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edmanet
11-25-2008, 02:14 PM
The directions say to disconnect the battery. Should I disconnect it in the trunk or under the hood ???

I also saw a thread that had all the torque specs for the bolts. But I can't
seem to find it now.

Aren't the header bolts 11lbs on the first pass /middle out/ 18 lbs on the
2nd pass ??
GRRRR8
11-25-2008, 02:17 PM
Diconnect in trunk. I torqued mine to 30 in 2 steps 15/30 ft lbs
wreckwriter
11-25-2008, 03:04 PM
and make damn sure your key is not on when you disconnect the battery.
todds87ss
11-27-2008, 06:28 AM
and make damn sure your key is not on when you disconnect the battery.

I've never heard that, Tom...what is the reason?
wreckwriter
11-27-2008, 06:32 AM
I've never heard that, Tom...what is the reason?

It will activate, and therefor kill, your Onstar backup battery.
Panther 2
11-27-2008, 07:16 AM
Also be sure to leave your trunk open , there will be no power to open it.
wreckwriter
11-27-2008, 07:32 AM
Also be sure to leave your trunk open , there will be no power to open it.

Good point!
GRRRR8
11-27-2008, 07:46 AM
Also be sure to leave your trunk open , there will be no power to open it.

If this ever happens flip the center of the rear seat down and just to the left is a pull release. I highly recommend everyone locating this BEFORE you have a issue so you dont panic. I had to change my battery at 2800 miles. Not fun to walk out at 6:30am and have no idea how to get in the trunk! lol
99-LS1-SS
11-27-2008, 08:21 AM
Also be sure to leave your trunk open , there will be no power to open it.

Damn good point. It's just like me to figure this out the hard way.
edmanet
11-28-2008, 04:07 PM
Installing my headers on SAT morning.
GRRRR8
11-28-2008, 07:01 PM
Installing my headers on SAT morning.

Good luck! Post or PM if you need some help.