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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2001 🢒 Impala 🢒 Preface 🢒 Cautions and Notices 🢒 Battery Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Before servicing any electrical component, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position and all electrical loads must be OFF, unless instructed otherwise in these procedures. If a tool or equipment could easily come in contact with a live exposed electrical terminal, also disconnect the negative battery cable. Failure to follow these precautions may cause personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Remove the right side fender diagonal brace. Refer to Front Fender Upper Diagonal Brace Replacement in Body Front End.

    3. Object Number: 513051 Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the positive battery cable from the battery.

    4. Object Number: 513047 Size: SH
  4. Remove the battery hold down retainer bolt (1).
  5. Remove the battery hold down retainer (2).

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

  6. Remove the battery (3).

    7. Object Number: 201375 Size: SH
  7. Remove the battery insulator from the battery.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 201375 Size: SH
  1. Install the battery insulator to the battery.

    2. Object Number: 513047 Size: SH

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

  2. Install the battery (3) to the battery tray.
  3. Install the battery hold down retainer (2).

    4. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  4. Install the battery hold down retainer bolt (1).

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the battery hold down bolt to 18 N·m (13 lb ft).


    Object Number: 513051 Size: SH
  5. Connect the positive battery cable to the battery.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the positive battery terminal bolt to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).

  6. Install the right side fender diagonal brace. Refer to Front Fender Upper Diagonal Brace Replacement in Body Front End.
  7. Connect the negative battery cable to the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .