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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the battery (1) into the battery tray.
    Fig 1: Battery Bracket Bolt And Battery Bracket
    GM4009331Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  2. Install the battery bracket (3) and tighten the battery bracket bolt (2) to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
    CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  3. Install the battery positive cable (2) to the battery and tighten the battery positive cable junction block post nut (1) to 6 N.m (53 lb in).
    Fig 2: Battery Positive Cable Junction Block Post Nut
    GM4009330Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Install the battery positive cable junction block cover (1).
    Fig 3: Battery Positive Cable Junction Block Cover
    GM4009332Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Connect battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .