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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Identifying Battery Cables, Generator, Starter & Connectors
    GM2232752Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  1. Install the retainers that hold the battery cable harness to the battery tray.
  2. Install the battery cable harness to the engine block with retainer (4). Tighten to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
  3. Install the battery cable harness to the engine block with retainer (5). Tighten to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).
  4. Install the negative battery cable terminal and bolt (3) to the left rear cylinder head. Tighten to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).
  5. Install the battery positive cable terminal and nut (2) to the starter solenoid. Tighten to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
  6. Install the battery positive cable terminal and nut (1) to the back of the generator. Tighten to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
    7. Fig 2: Identifying Battery Fuse Block Cover
    GM2232755Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the positive battery cable terminal and nut (2) to the battery fuse block. Tighten to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
  8. Install the battery fuse block cover (1).
    9. Fig 3: Identifying Ground Harness Wire Terminal & Negative Battery Clamp
    GM2232745Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the ground terminal (2) to the left front radiator support and tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
  10. Install the battery post negative terminal clamp (1) and tighten to 12 N.m (9 lb ft).
  11. Connect the current sensor to the engine harness.
  12. Attach the ground terminal to the negative clamp post.
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