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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2003 🢒 Sunfire 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Electrical 🢒 Battery Negative Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 620364 Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  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. Object Number: 620361 Size: SH
  4. Cut the tape holding the two cables together near the transmission electrical plug.

    5. Object Number: 620365 Size: SH
  5. Remove the wire harness retainer nut at the rear of the engine.

    6. Object Number: 620366 Size: SH
  6. Position the wire retainer aside.
  7. Remove bolt retaining cable to battery tray.

    8. Object Number: 621355 Size: SH
  8. Remove the negative battery cable ground stud from the engine block.
  9. Remove the negative battery cable.

Installation Procedure
  1. Position the new cable in the vehicle.

    2. Object Number: 621355 Size: SH

    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.

  2. Install the ground stud through the negative cable and into the engine block.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the negative battery cable ground stud to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 620366 Size: SH
  3. Position the engine wire harness retainer onto the ground stud.

    4. Object Number: 620365 Size: SH
  4. Install the wire harness retainer onto the stud.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the wire harness retainer nut to 18 N·m (13 lb ft).

  5. Install the bolt to retain negitive battery cable to battery tray.

    6. Object Number: 620364 Size: SH
  6. Tape the cables together at the battery tray.

    7. Object Number: 620361 Size: SH
  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 Disconnection and Connection .