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Connect Procedure

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    Fig 1: Battery Cable Components
    GM1702504Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    WARNING:

    Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning .

    NOTE:

    Clean any existing corrosion from the battery terminal and the battery cable end.

  1. Position the negative battery cable to the battery.
    2. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  2. Install the negative battery cable onto the battery terminal.
  3. Tighten the negative cable nut (6)

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nut to 5 N.m (44 lb in).

  4. Close the hood.
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