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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Battery Tray
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    IMPORTANT: Do not tip the battery more than 40 degrees during battery installation.
  1. Install the battery to the battery tray.
  2. Install the battery (4).
  3. Install the retainer (3).
  4. Install the strap (2).
    5. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  5. Install the battery hold down retainer bolt (1).

    Tighten:  Tighten the battery hold down retainer bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

    6. Fig 2: Positive Battery Cable
    GM1548331Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Connect the positive battery cable (1).

    Tighten:  Tighten the battery positive cable terminal bolt to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

  7. Connect the negative battery cable (2).

    Tighten:  Tighten the battery negative cable terminal bolt to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

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