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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Battery Positive Cable Terminal
    GM3285617Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  1. Install the battery positive cable terminal (1) to the B + generator stud (4) and tighten the fastener (2) to 15 (11 lb ft).
  2. Install the protective cap (3).
    3. Fig 2: Battery Positive And Negative Cable Connectors
    GM3285618Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Connect the engine wiring harness connector (1) to the battery positive and negative cable connector (2).
    4. Fig 3: Battery Positive Cable Connector
    GM3285607Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Connect the battery positive cable terminal (1) to the starter solenoid stud and tighten the fastener (2) to 9 (80 lb in).
  5. Connect the battery positive cable connector (3) to the starter solenoid.
  6. Position the starter (4) into position on the bell housing.
    7. Fig 4: Starter Mounting Fasteners
    GM3285609Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Install the starter mounting fasteners (1) and tighten to 58 (43 lb ft).
    8. Fig 5: Cable Conduit Bracket
    GM3285610Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Install the battery positive cable conduit bracket (3) to the starter solenoid (2) and tighten the fastener (1) to 9 (80 lb in).
    9. Fig 6: Starter Heat Shield Retaining Clip
    GM3285611Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Install the starter heat shield into position on the starter (2) with the retaining clip (1).
    10. Fig 7: Starter Heat Shield
    GM3285612Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Install the starter heat shield fastener (1) and tighten to 4.7 (42 lb in).
    11. Fig 8: Battery Positive Cable Bracket Fastener And Battery Negative Cable Ground Fastener
    GM3285620Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Install the battery negative cable terminal (1) to the engine block and tighten the fastener (2) to 25 (18 lb ft).
  12. Install the battery positive and negative cable bracket to the transmission stud and tighten the fastener (4) to 9 (80 lb in).
    13. Fig 9: Battery Positive Cable
    GM3285623Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  13. Install the battery positive and negative cable bracket (2) to the transmission stud and tighten the fastener (1) to 9 (80 lb in).
    14. Fig 10: Battery Negative Nut & Terminal
    GM2202529Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  14. Install the battery negative cable terminal (2) and fastener (1) to the left front frame rail. Tighten to 9 (80 lb in).
    15. Fig 11: Positive Battery Cable Terminal, Nut And Fuse Block Cover
    GM2195932Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  15. Install the positive battery cable terminal and fastener (2) to the battery fuse block. Tighten to 12 (106 lb in).
  16. Close the battery fuse block cover (1).
  17. Install the three-way catalytic converter. Refer to Three-Way Catalytic Converter Replacement (Front-LFX)Three-Way Catalytic Converter Replacement (Rear-LFX)Three-Way Catalytic Converter Replacement (Front LF3)Three-Way Catalytic Converter Replacement (Rear LF3) .
  18. Install the front turbocharger heat shield. Refer to Turbocharger Heat Shield Replacement (Front)Turbocharger Heat Shield Replacement (Rear) .
  19. Install the turbocharger wastegate actuator vacuum tank. Refer to Turbocharger Wastegate Actuator Vacuum Tank Replacement (LF3) .
  20. Install the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement (LFX)Intake Manifold Cover Replacement (LF3) .
  21. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
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