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How do you replace the battery in an Oldsmobile Alero?

How do you replace the battery in an Oldsmobile Alero?

Place the trim panel back around the stereo dock and press firmly around the perimeter to snap the six clips back against the dashboard. Return to the Alero’s engine compartment. Replace the negative battery cable clamp around the Oldsmobile’s negative battery terminal post. Tighten the cable’s clamp to the post with the wrench.

Do you need a socket wrench to remove the hood?

As a best practice, you should remove the hood before you start. Contrary to how it may seem, this is actually a simple job that requires only a socket wrench to loosen bolts which hold the hood to its hinges.

Where is the negative battery cable on an Alero?

Pull the hood release lever located on the driver’s side of the Alero, under the dashboard. Move to the engine compartment. Loosen the bolt that secures the negative battery cable to the negative battery terminal with a 10 mm wrench. Move the cable away from the battery to prevent shorting the vehicle’s electrical system.

What kind of stereo does an Oldsmobile Alero have?

The Oldsmobile Alero’s stock stereo varies among iterations of the General Motors vehicle. The 2004 models (last edition) was fitted with factory audio systems including single-disc CD players. The system is specifically tuned to match the layout of the Alero and the vehicle’s stock speaker arrangement.

How do you remove a coil from an Alero?

Step 1 Open the hood of the Alero, and set the hood prop. Remove the cover from the top of the engine, using a ratchet and socket to remove the four mounting bolts. Pull the cover straight upward then remove it from your work area. The coil is mounted under the cover, and will come off with it.

How do you remove a cover from an Alero?

Open the hood of the Alero, and set the hood prop. Remove the cover from the top of the engine, using a ratchet and socket to remove the four mounting bolts. Pull the cover straight upward then remove it from your work area. The coil is mounted under the cover, and will come off with it.

How to change spark plugs on Oldsmobile Alero?

How to Change the Spark Plugs on a 2002 Oldsmobile Alero. 1 Step 1. Open the hood of the Alero, and set the hood prop. Remove the cover from the top of the engine, using a ratchet and socket to remove the four 2 Step 2. 3 Step 3. 4 Step 4. 5 Step 5.

What kind of engine does an Oldsmobile Alero have?

The 2002 Oldsmobile Alero base model was equipped with a 2.2-liter, in-line, four-cylinder engine capable of producing 140 horsepower. A 3.4-liter V6 was optional as an upgrade in the 2002 Alero. The spark plugs on the base 2002 Alero are located beneath the ignition coil.

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Ruth Doyle