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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Negative Battery Cable Bolt To Engine Block
    GM2001851Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Position the negative battery cable.
  2. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  3. Install the bolt (2) securing the negative battery cable (1) to the engine block and tighten to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
  4. Fig 2: Negative Battery Cable, Bolt, Retaining Clip & Stud
    GM2001854Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Connect the cable retaining clip (4) from the stud (3) on the shock tower.
  6. Install the bolt (1) securing the negative battery cable (2) to the shock tower and tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
  7. Fig 3: Identifying I/P Harness Electrical Connector At Battery Current Sensor
    GM2001856Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Connect the I/P harness electrical connector (1) to the battery current sensor (2).
  9. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (With Side Post) , Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (With Top Post) .