DIY 2017 Chevy Malibu how to remove and replace the battery

[@jeffschwallie5675]

Thanks for video. It saved me from paying someone else to do it!

[@carbondostructural7691]

Glad I could help and thank you for your support

[@amandacollins1369]

Hell yeah, thanks for the info and not skipping over all the different clips you need to remove!! So helpful!!

[@carbondostructural7691]

You welcome 😂😂

[@gigginwithjoe8219]

Best DIY video I've seen in a minute . Thank you!

[@carbondostructural7691]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jeffschwallie5675]

I have a 2017 Malibu LS. There is a black clip on the left side of the positive terminal assembly. It's part of the positive terminal plastic assembly with the fuses and is hard to see. You need to use a flat head screw driver and pry it towards the engine. It took me about 20 minutes to find it to see what was holding the assembly on. It really blends in with the assembly body. Also the nut for the assembly would not come all the way off. The bolt was spinning with it. This is a 4-part piece; the nut, the bolt, and two wedge pieces that wedge the positive clamp to the battery terminal. The bold head rests against a flat to hold it from turning. If the bolt slides down, it comes off the flat, allowing it to spin freely. I had to hold the bolt up to keep the bolt head against the flat and finish unscrewing the nut. When i replaced that nut, same thing; I had to hold it up so it kept contact with the flat. Once I got about 5 turns on it, it was held in place and I was able to fully tighten it. Other than that, it's just like the video shows.

[@carbondostructural7691]

@@jeffschwallie5675 yes that black clip is blended in and the nut is attached to the bracket, thanks for the useful information and pretty sure whoever read this comment will find it useful to them to help get the battery out thank you

[@mattd6373]

This was a really helpful video that clearly explains the process. Thank you for putting out a great video and so recently too!

[@carbondostructural7691]

Glad it was helpful and thanks for the support

[@MangoSlade.]

Nope. Mine not made the same. Can't get that plastic cover off

[@MangoSlade.]

Can't get the nut off the left side for some reason.

[@jeffschwallie5675]

@@MangoSlade. Had same issue. There is a clip on the side of the positive terminal assembly. The side towards engine. You have to pry it towards engine - its hard to see it. Also, you need to pull up on the nut and bolt for the positive terminal assembly. The bolt head can drop below the flat that holds it from spinning after you loosen it up. I held it up as I loosened it and had to do the same when I tightened it. I have more details in a comment above.

[@MangoSlade.]

@jeffschwallie5675 Yeah, that's the step I missed.

[@august3101]

excellent presentation.

[@rodneyfleming9842]

Good 👍

[@carbondostructural7691]

Thank you for watching

[@tiktokjourney8472]

Thank you for putting this out. Mechanics like you are beyond helpful to make videos like this

[@carbondostructural7691]

You’re more than welcome men

[@tiktokjourney8472]

@@carbondostructural7691 any tip to get the bolt on left terminal to tighten? It spins freely. It will start, but I'm concerned it may come loose when driving. The one with the board that uses the clips to hold in place as well

[@carbondostructural7691]

@@tiktokjourney8472 of course that problem is a common problem, just stick a washer or two between the terminal until it tightens up if it’s still loose stick another one in there