Battery: Removal & Installation Pontiac Sunfire I

Removal Procedure

1. Record all of the vehicle preset radio stations.
2. Turn OFF all the lamps and the accessories.
3. Make sure the ignition switch is in the OFF position.
4. Disconnect the battery negative cable from the battery

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Note. Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.

Connect the battery negative cable to the battery.

Tighten

Tighten the bolt to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

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1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to «BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE»(ref-189101-S37011458902005090600000) .
2. Remove air intake duct and resonator. Refer to AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT in Engine Controls.
3. Cut the tape holding the two cables together at the retainer on the battery tray.
4. Cut the tape holding the two cables together near the transmission electrical plug.
5. Remove the wire harness retainer nut at the rear of the engine.
6. Position the wire retainer aside.
7. Remove bolt retaining cable to battery tray.
8. Remove the negative battery cable ground stud from the engine block.
9. Remove the negative battery cable.

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1. Position the new cable in the vehicle. NOTE: Refer to «FASTENER NOTICE»(ref-175132-S17785009232005041500000) in Cautions and Notices.
2. Install the ground stud through the negative cable and into the engine block. Tighten Tighten the negative battery cable ground stud to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
3. Position the engine wire harness retainer onto the ground stud.
4. Install the wire harness retainer onto the stud. Tighten Tighten the wire harness retainer nut to 18 N.m (13 lb ft).
5. Install the bolt to retain negative battery cable to battery tray.
6. Tape the cables together at the battery tray.
7. Tape the cables together at the transmission electrical plug.
8. Install air cleaner resonator and outlet duct. Refer to AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT in Engine Controls.
9. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to «BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE»(ref-189101-S37011458902005090600000) .

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1. Remove outlet duct and resonator. Refer to AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT in Engine Controls.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to «BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE»(ref-189101-S37011458902005090600000) .
3. Disconnect the positive battery cable at the battery.
4. Lift fuse/relay center to access power lead bolt.
5. Remove power lead bolt from fuse/relay center.
6. Cut the tape holding the 2 cables together at the retainer on the battery tray.
7. Cut the tape holding the 2 cables together near the transmission electrical plug.
8. Remove the positive battery cable to starter solenoid nut.
9. Remove the positive battery cable from the vehicle.

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1. Position the new cable in the vehicle in the same location as the old cable. NOTE: Refer to «FASTENER NOTICE»(ref-175132-S17785009232005041500000) in Cautions and Notices.
2. Install the positive battery cable to the starter solenoid nut. Tighten Tighten the positive battery cable to starter solenoid nut to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).
3. Tape the cables together at the transmission electrical connector.
4. Tape the cables together at the battery tray.
5. Install power lead bolt to fuse/relay center.
6. Install fuse/relay center.
7. Install the positive battery cable end onto the battery. Tighten Tighten the battery positive cable terminal bolt to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
8. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to «BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE»(ref-189101-S37011458902005090600000) .
9. Install the outlet duct and resonator. Refer to AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT in Engine Controls.

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1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to «BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE»(ref-189101-S37011458902005090600000) .
2. Disconnect the positive battery cable.
3. Remove the battery hold down retainer bolt and retainer. IMPORTANT: Do not tip the battery more than 40 degrees during removal.
4. Remove the battery.

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Note. Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.

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1. Install the battery hold down retainer and bolt. Tighten Tighten the battery hold down retainer bolt to 18 N.m (13 lb ft).
2. Connect the positive battery cable bolt. Tighten Tighten the battery positive cable terminal bolt to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
3. Connect the negative battery cable bolt. Refer to «BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE»(ref-189101-S37011458902005090600000) .

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Batteries that are no longer wanted must be disposed of by an approved battery recycled and must never be thrown in the trash or sent to a landfill.

Batteries that are not part of the vehicle itself, not the battery under the hood, must only be transported on public streets for business purposes via approved hazardous material transportation procedures.

Battery storage, charging and testing facilities in repair shops must meet various requirements for ventilation, safety equipment, material segregation, etc.

The maintenance free battery is standard. There are no vent plugs in the cover. The battery is completely sealed except for 2 small vent holes in the side. These vent holes allow the small amount of gas that is produced in the battery to escape.

The battery has 3 functions as a major source of energy

1. Engine cranking
2. Voltage stabilizer
3. Alternate source of energy with generator overload The battery specification label, example below, contains information about the following
4. The test ratings
5. The original equipment catalog number
6. The recommended replacement model number

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A battery has 2 ratings

1. Reserve capacity
2. Cold cranking amperage

When a battery is replaced use a battery with similar ratings. Refer to the battery specification label on the original battery or refer to Battery Usage Specifications .