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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the battery cable to the conduit.
    2. Fig 1: View Of Positive Cable Lead, Nut & Cable Clip
    GM899617Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the cable clip (3) to the bracket.
  3. Install the positive cable lead (1).
    4. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  4. Install the positive cable lead nut (2) to the starter.

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

    5. Fig 2: View Of Battery Cable Channel & Bolt
    GM899616Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the battery cable to the channel.
  6. Install the battery cable channel.
  7. Install the battery cable channel bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the battery cable channel bolt to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

    8. Fig 3: Engine Protection Shield Removed
    GM898127Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the engine protection shield. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement in Frame and Underbody.
    9. Fig 4: View Of Generator Cable Boot, Head, Nut & Bolt
    GM899614Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the generator cable lead (3).
  10. Install the generator cable nut (2).

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

  11. Position the generator cable boot (1).
  12. Close the clips on the retaining brackets.
    13. Fig 5: Identifying Battery Cable Components
    GM899613Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Tighten the positive terminal bolt (1) that secures the harness to the junction block.

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

  14. Connect the positive battery cable (4).

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

  15. Connect the negative battery cable (5). Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure .
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