2005 Chevy Equinox Battery

MORTALMALLARD

MEMBER
2005 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
6 CYL
AWD
AUTOMATIC
40,000 MILES

What is the easiest way to access the battery? The more specific the better.

Sunday, July 26th, 2009 AT 1:54 PM

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MECHANIC
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Disconnect the negative battery cable (1).
Loosen the battery positive cable terminal bolt.
Disconnect the battery positive cable (2) from the battery.

Loosen the battery hold down bolt. CAUTION: Do not tip the battery over a 45 degree angle or acid could spill causing serious personal injury.
Remove the battery from the battery box.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

Install the battery to the battery box. CAUTION: Do not tip the battery over a 45 degree angle or acid could spill causing serious personal injury. NOTE : Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions. Tighten the battery hold down bolt to 15 N.m (11 lb ft) .

Connect the positive battery cable (2) to the battery. Tighten the positive battery terminal bolt to 17 N.m (13 lb ft) .
Connect the negative battery cable (1) to the battery.