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Installation Procedure

  1. Position the battery positive cable in the engine compartment.
  2. NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
    Fig 1: Rear Of Generator (Alternator) View
    GM754357Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the battery positive cable to the generator and secure with the nut (1).

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

  4. Connect the positive cable to the starter and secure the positive cable with the nut (1).

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

    Fig 2: View Of Starter & Related Components
    GM754358Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the battery positive cable harness to the fir-tree retainer on the PCM bracket.
  6. Install the battery positive cable into the conduit.
  7. Connect the battery cable conduit to the conduit retaining clip.
  8. Connect the positive cable to the junction block and secure the positive cable with the bolt (1).

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

    Fig 3: View Of Positive Cable Lead
    GM759304Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Connect the battery positive cable (4) to the positive battery post.

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

    Fig 4: Identifying Battery cable Components
    GM899613Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure .