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Installation Procedure

  1. Position the battery positive cable to the vehicle and the body harness.
  2. In the engine compartment, align the battery positive cable to the body harness and tape it as needed.
    3. Fig 1: View Of Rubber Grommet In Dashboard Pass-Through
    GM2013679Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the rubber grommet in the dashboard pass-through.
    4. Fig 2: Body Harness And Battery Positive Cable
    GM2359621Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Starting in the passenger compartment and working to the rear compartment, align the battery positive cable to the body harness and tape it as needed.
  5. Install the body harness to any bracket assemblies as needed.
  6. Install any new or reused retainers to the body harness as needed.
  7. Secure the body harness to the vehicle.
  8. Position the passenger side front floor panel carpet in place.
    9. Fig 3: Battery Positive Cable Nut
    GM2359622Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the battery positive cable (2) to the front underhood electrical center or junction block.
    10. CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER CAUTION .
  10. Install the battery positive cable nut (1) to the front underhood electrical center or junction block and tighten to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
  11. Install the passenger side bucket front seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket (AQ9) or Front Seat Replacement - Bucket (W2E) .
  12. Install the center pillar lower trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement (Sedan, Wagon) .
  13. Install the rear compartment side trim panel. Refer to Rear Compartment Side Trim Panel Replacement (Sedan) or Rear Compartment Side Trim Panel Replacement (Coupe) .
    14. Fig 4: Battery Positive Cable Handle
    GM2359620Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Turn the battery positive cable handle (2) to secure the battery positive cable to the battery positive post. Ensure the battery negative cable is seated properly.
  15. Turn the battery positive cable handle (1) to secure the battery positive cable to the battery positive post. Install the rear compartment side trim panel door.
  16. Install the rear compartment side trim panel door (Sedan,Coupe). Refer to Rear Compartment Side Trim Panel Replacement (Sedan) or Rear Compartment Side Trim Panel Replacement (Coupe) or the body side lower trim panel (Wagon). Refer to Body Side Lower Trim Panel Replacement (Wagon) .
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