Specific instructions to remove the battery?

1998 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
12,500 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MACHINESHOPT
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Specific instructions to remove the battery?
Aug 8, 2010 at 4:21 PM
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Battery Replacement


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REMOVAL PROCEDURE Disconnect the negative battery cable from the negative battery terminal. Disconnect the positive battery cable from the positive battery terminal. Remove the battery hold-down retainer bolt (2) and retainer (3). Remove the battery (1) from the battery tray (4). Inspect the battery for: *Damage *Worn or corroded cables and connectors *Damage or foreign objects in the battery carrier If damage is noted, find and correct the cause. Clean any corrosion form the battery cables and connectors. Clean the battery tray and remove any foreign objects from it. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE Install the battery (1) into the battery tray (4). NOTE : Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices. Connect the hold-down retainer (3) and bolt (2). Tighten Tighten the hold-down retainer bolt to 15 N.m (11 lb ft) . Connect the positive battery cable and the positive battery cable terminal to the battery. Connect the negative battery cable and the negative battery cable terminal to the battery. Tighten Tighten the battery terminals to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
May 13, 2021 at 6:55 PM
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