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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Battery Positive Cable & Nut
    GM1455610Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Position the battery positive cable to the vehicle.
    2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install the battery positive cable and nut to the generator.

    Tighten:  Tighten the battery positive cable to generator output BAT terminal nut to 13 N.m (115 lb in).

    3. Fig 2: Identifying Battery Positive Cable To Starter Terminal & Starter Terminal Nut
    GM1455601Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the positive battery cable to the retaining features on the engine block.
  4. Install the left front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Front in Body Front End.
  5. Install the positive battery cable to the retaining features on the clutch housing mounting bolts.
  6. Install the positive battery cable to the starter motor.

    Tighten:  Tighten the battery positive cable to starter motor nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

    7. Fig 3: Identifying Battery Positive Cable To Underhood Fuse Block
    GM772415Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement in Manual Transmission - Tremec 6 - Speed.
  8. Connect the cable retaining clip to the stud.
  9. Install the nut (1) securing the battery positive cable (2) to the underhood fuse block.

    Tighten:  Tighten the battery positive cable to underhood fuse block nut to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

    10. Fig 4: View Of Underhood Fuse Box
    GM785724Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the underhood fuse block cover to the underhood fuse block.
  11. Install the wiring harness to the retaining features on the underhood fuse block cover.
    12. Fig 5: View Of Battery Area Mounts And Connectors
    GM772418Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Connect the battery positive cable to the battery.

    Tighten:  Tighten the battery cable to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).

  13. Connect the battery negative cable (2). Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure .
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