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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2007 🢒 HHR 🢒 Body Hardware and Trim 🢒 Floor Coverings and Headlinings 🢒 Battery Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1721198 Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
  2. Remove the spare tire.

    3. Object Number: 1631515 Size: SH
  3. Open the positive battery cable cover (2).
  4. Loosen the positive battery cable nut (1).
  5. Remove the positive battery cable from the battery.

    6. Object Number: 1631510 Size: SH
  6. Disconnect the battery vent tube from the battery.

    7. Object Number: 1631508 Size: SH
  7. Remove the battery hold down retainer bolts.
  8. Remove the battery hold down retainers.

    9. Important: Do not tip the battery more than 40 degrees during removal.

  9. Remove the battery.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1631508 Size: SH

    Important: Do not tip the battery more than 40 degrees during battery installation.

  1. Install the battery.
  2. Install the battery hold down retainers.

    3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the battery hold down retainer bolts.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1631510 Size: SH

    Important: Replacement batteries may require the vent plug in the battery vent hole to be moved from one end of the battery to the other to permit vent tube installation per original design.

  4. Connect the battery vent tube to the battery.

    5. Object Number: 1631515 Size: SH
  5. Install the positive battery cable from the battery.
  6. Tighten the positive battery cable nut (1).

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).

  7. Close the positive battery cable cover (2).

    8. Object Number: 1721198 Size: SH
  8. Install the spare tire.
  9. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.