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Installation Procedure

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  1. Position the generator and install the top bolts finger tight.
  2. Install the bottom bolts and tighten all generator bolts. Tighten:  Tighten the generator to engine bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
  3. Connect the positive battery cable connection at the generator. Tighten:  Tighten the positive battery cable to generator nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
  4. Fig 1: Installing Generator
    GM895890Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the accessory drive belt.
  6. Install the throttle body air duct.
  7. Connect the negative battery cable. Tighten:  Tighten the battery terminal bolts to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).
  8. Reprogram the radio stations.