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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Disconnected Battery Negative Cable Lead From Inner Fender
    GM105205Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the battery negative cable to the vehicle.
  2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
    Fig 2: Disconnected Battery Negative Cable Lead From Engine Block
    GM105211Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Connect the battery negative cable lead to the engine block.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt that retains the battery negative cable lead to the engine block to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

  4. Fig 3: Disconnected Battery Negative Cable Lead From Inner Fender
    GM105205Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Connect the battery negative cable lead to the inner fender panel.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut that retains the battery negative cable to the inner fender well to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  6. Connect the battery negative cable to the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure .

    Tighten:  Tighten the battery negative terminal bolt to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).