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Battery: Specifications Pontiac Sunfire I

Body Electrical 1 illustration

Fastener Tightening Specifications

ApplicationSpecification
MetricEnglish
Battery Negative Cable Terminal Bolt15 N.m11 lb ft
Battery Positive Cable Terminal Bolt15 N.m11 lb ft
Battery Hold Down Retainer Bolt18 N.m13 lb ft
Generator Bolts20 N.m15 lb ft
Generator Electrical Connector17 N.m13 lb ft
Negative Battery Cable Ground Stud25 N.m18 lb ft
Positive Battery Cable to Starter Solenoid Nut17 N.m13 lb ft
Starter Motor bolts40 N.m30 lb ft
Starter Motor Solenoid S Terminal Nut3 N.m27 lb in
Wire Harness Retainer Nut18 N.m13 lb ft

Fastener Tightening Specifications

Scheme 10

Scheme 10: Battery Usage Specifications

Reserve Capacity

Reserve capacity is the amount of time in minutes it takes a fully charged battery, being discharged at a constant rate of 25 amperes and a constant temperature of 27°C (80°F) to reach a terminal voltage of 10.5 volts. Refer to Battery Usage Specifications for the reserve capacity rating of the original equipment battery.