Chevrolet Cobalt Service & Repair Manual: Battery Cable Terminal End Service
| Caution: Use protective gloves
and eye protection. |
| Caution: Perform procedure
in a well ventilated area. |
| Caution: Refer to cautions
and warnings listed on battery. |
| Caution: Do not allow baking
soda solution to enter vent holes, as damage to battery can result. |
| 1. |
Remove battery from vehicle, as required. |
| 2. |
Clean top of battery (3) with a solution
of warm water and baking soda (2), Fig. 1. |
| 3. |
Apply soda solution (2) with a bristle
brush (1) and allow to soak until acid deposits loosen, Fig.
1. |
| 4. |
Rinse soda solution from battery with
clear water and blot battery dry with paper toweling. Dispose of
toweling in a safe manner. |
| 5. |
Inspect battery case and cover for
cracks, leakage or damaged hold down ledge. Replace battery if any
damage is evident. |
| 6. |
Inspect battery tray for damage caused
by acid from battery. If acid is present, clean area with baking
soda solution. |
| 7. |
Clean battery posts with a battery
post cleaning tool (1), Fig. 2. |
| 8. |
Clean battery cable clamps (2) with
a battery terminal cleaning tool (1), Fig. 3. |
| 9. |
Replace cables that are frayed or have
broken clamps. |
| 10. |
Install battery into vehicle, as required. |
|
Fig. 1 Battery cleaning procedure
Fig. 2 Battery post cleaning procedure
Fig. 3 Battery clamp cleaning procedure
Ground Cable
Battery To Battery Tray
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Battery Cable, Replace