Removing the Battery from the car

Manch-GTA · 10-10-2006, 03:54 PM

Has anyone removed the battery from the car?

If so, how can you get it out without removing the panel or other items in the way?

compression · 10-10-2006, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Manch-GTA

Has anyone removed the battery from the car?

If so, how can you get it out without removing the panel or other items in the way?

you cannot. you have to remove that whole "fender" it isnt hard at all. I didnt it all in about 30mins with putting it back together.

Why do you want to remove it ?

dylan01 · 10-10-2006, 04:08 PM

Yea Compression is right,

you gotta take off the whole side panel/fender to get at the battery.

I think Manch is takign it out for the winter right! Im doing the same!
(cant leave a battery out in minus 30 degrees (where im storing mine) )

Manch-GTA · 10-10-2006, 04:49 PM

Yeah.. want to put it inside, instead of outside for the winter.

Which is easier to remove, the fender or small metal panel?

compression · 10-10-2006, 04:51 PM

I took out the whole "fender"
like I said it wasnt hard at all.

Small Dealer · 10-10-2006, 05:15 PM

Here is the current procedure from the on-line version of the 2006 Solstice Service Manual

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Battery Replacement

Removal Procedure

1.) Disconnect the negative battery cable (2). Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect Procedure .

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Battery Negative Cable Disconnection

Disconnect Procedure

Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in Cautions and Notices.

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SIR Caution
Caution: When performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, the SIR system must be disabled. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling . Failure to observe the correct procedure could cause deployment of the SIR components, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs.

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.

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Battery Disconnect Caution
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.) 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.) Open the negative battery connection cover.

5.) Loosen the negative battery cable nut.

6.) Disconnect the negative battery (2) cable from the battery.

2.) Remove the wheelhouse liner. Refer to Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Front .

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Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement

Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front wheel.

1.) Remove Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolts (Qty: 2)

2.) Remove Front Wheelhouse Liner Screws (Qty: 6)

3.) Remove Front Wheelhouse Liner Retainers (Qty: 3)

4.) Remove Front Wheelhouse Liner

3.) Lower the vehicle.

4.) Open the positive battery cable connection cover.

5.) Loosen the positive battery cable bolt.

6.) Remove the positive battery cable (1).

7.) Remove the front fender rear bracket to side rail bolts.

8.) Remove the front fender to front fender rear bracket upper (1) and lower (2) bolts.

9.) Remove the front fender rear bracket.

10) Remove the battery hold down retainer bolt and retainer.

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

11) Remove the battery.

Installation Procedure

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

1.) Install the battery.

2.) Install the battery hold down retainer and bolt. Tighten the bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

3.) Install the front fender rear bracket.

4.) Install the front fender rear bracket to side rail bolts. Tighten the bolts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

5.) Install the front fender to front fender rear bracket upper (1) and lower (2) bolts. Tighten the bolts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

6.) Install the positive battery cable (1).

7.) Tighten the positive battery cable bolt. Tighten the bolt to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).

8) Close the positive battery cable connection cover.

9.) Install the wheelhouse liner. Refer to Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Front .

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Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement

1.) Front Wheelhouse Liner.

2.) Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolts (Qty: 2) Tighten to 10 N·m (89 lb in)

3.) Front Wheelhouse Liner Screws (Qty: 6)

4.) Front Wheelhouse Liner Retainers (Qty: 3)

5.) Front Wheel.

10) Connect the negative battery cable (2). Refer to Battery Negative Cable Connect Procedure .

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Battery Negative Cable Connection
Connect Procedure

Important: Clean any existing oxidation from the contact face of the battery terminal and battery cable using a wire brush before installing the battery cable to the battery terminal.

1.) Connect the negative battery cable (2) to the battery.

2.) Tighten the negative battery cable nut. Tighten the nut to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).

3.) Close the negative battery connection cover.

4.) Reset the radio stations and the clock.

coiran · 10-10-2006, 05:56 PM

Why not invest in a battery maintainer for $20 and leave it in the car - that's what I am doing. The temps get below 0F here.

Ron

David Dougherty · 10-10-2006, 06:15 PM

Check http……..oops not an approved vendor.....send me a PM I have a source for maintainers for cheep!!!! They work, I use them on my boat and motor home!!!

Dilbert pal · 12-22-2006, 12:28 PM

So, if you buy battery somewhere besides Pontiac, they going to install for free? and more importantly, going to know how to do it?
are you kidding me? Can't believe this design!

baillieul · 12-24-2006, 04:51 PM

I replaced the battery in my 2000 Jetta 1.8T last year. Not exactly a cake walk either. But, it was actually not as bad as replacing headlights in it. Thats why I love forums like this and vwvortex.com . You can figure these things out before you start wrenching and not mess up as often.

I'd also recommnd the battery maintainer. Mine was on sale at Canadian Tire for $20.00 and works like a charm. Don't have to remove the battery that way.

PAO · 12-24-2006, 05:36 PM

cant you just remove the fuze box....and lift the battery out..didnt someone do it that way????

PAO · 12-24-2006, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Dilbert pal

So, if you buy battery somewhere besides Pontiac, they going to install for free? and more importantly, going to know how to do it?
are you kidding me? Can't believe this design!

another one post wonder..and troll I bet, registers to provide a post we all know about.....and leaves..........

JUSTICE · 12-24-2006, 09:20 PM

My car is in a storage garage, but when spring time comes I'm just going to take out the stock battery and replace it with an Optima battery if I can find a yellow top that's small enough.

IBDRINKEN · 12-24-2006, 09:39 PM

Critterman · 12-26-2006, 07:04 AM

Lets see what other cars have such idiotic designs...

Audi, have to remove the rear seat to get to the battery.

Boxter, you can't work on the engine without removing parts of the interior.

Sybring, Got to remove the inner wheel liner to get at the battery

Corvette...yeap got to remove part of the bady to get the battery

That's all that comes to mind at the moment