How to change battery 1997 Lumina

[Luminagirl]

I need to change the battery on my Lumina and I'm having trouble getting the washer fluid tank out. Is there a trick?

[cf1]

Originally Posted by Luminagirl

I need to change the battery on my Lumina and I'm having trouble getting the washer fluid tank out. Is there a trick?

thers a brace accross the tank remove it.. then thers 3 bolts to remove the fluid tank..giv it a good tug, to clear the fuse box..

[Luminagirl]

Okay, I just wasn't sure how hard to tug. Now I can't get the battery out, is there a bolt somewhere I can't see? Why is this so hard?!? LOL

[cf1]

Originally Posted by Luminagirl

Okay, I just wasn't sure how hard to tug. Now I can't get the battery out, is there a bolt somewhere I can't see? Why is this so hard?!? LOL

theres abolt at the botom with a wedge holding it in..after you take the bolt out you got to work to get it out..

[gw84]

The "masterminds" behind the lumina didn't do a real good job with some areas of the car..especially when it comes to the battery. I've never seen another vehicle where you have to remove a brace and the washer fluid reservoir just to get to the battery. At least someone had the genius to put that Auxillary terminal there. ...On that note, what's the deal with that tiny glove box? Put your owner's manual and insurance/registration book in there and there's nearly no room left at all. $#@#

[Blue Bowtie]

Originally Posted by gw84

The "masterminds" behind the lumina didn't do a real good job with some areas of the car..especially when it comes to the battery. I've never seen another vehicle where you have to remove a brace and the washer fluid reservoir just to get to the battery...

If you think that was a poor location, replace the battery in a later Riviera some time.

[gw84]

holy crap! Is that underneath the back seat? PITA!! How would you jump start that? Is there an Aux like with the lumina?

[Blue Bowtie]

Yes, like most later GM vehicles and many others with inaccessibly located batteries (Chrysler 300s, etc.) there is a main power node near the UEC or somewhere under the hood.