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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Positive & Negative Battery Cable Assembly
    GM1891625Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the battery current sensor (2) to the NEW negative battery cable.
  2. Measure from the same end as earlier, and slide the current sensor to that measurement on the negative battery cable.
  3. Place the NEW negative battery cable (3) next to the positive battery cable (4).
  4. Install NEW tape (1) securing the negative cable to the positive cable.
    5. Fig 2: View Of Body Wiring Harness Electrical Connectors
    GM1891205Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Connect the body wiring harness electrical connector (2) to the battery current sensor (1).
    6. Fig 3: View Of Engine Compartment & Battery Tray Harness Routing
    GM1891198Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the negative battery cable ground lead (4) to the tie bar stud.
    7. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  7. Install the negative battery cable ground nut (3) to the stud and tighten the nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
    8. Fig 4: Identifying Negative Battery Cable Ground Lead & Engine Block Stud
    GM1891301Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the negative battery cable ground lead (2) to the engine block stud.
  9. Install the negative battery cable ground nut (1) to the stud and tighten the nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
  10. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LAT) .
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