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Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Buick LaCrosse. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Inspect the foam seals for tears and leak paths, to ensure they will not compromise the internal air flow through the generator control module assembly.
  2. Fig 1: Generator Control Module
    GM2596567Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

    NOTE:

    Do not slide the generator control module on the foam seals as the seals may become damaged.

  3. Install the generator control module (3) to the support tray studs. Tighten the fastener (1) to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
  4. Tighten the remaining fasteners (2) to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
  5. Fig 2: Drive Motor Battery Wire Junction Block Relay
    GM2680586Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Place the drive motor battery wire junction block relay (2) and the battery energy control module wiring junction block (1), on top of the generator control module.
  7. Fig 3: High Voltage Bus Fasteners
    GM2701369Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Critical high voltage fastener. Perform second torque verification check following re-assembly.

  8. Install the high voltage bus fasteners (1) to the drive motor battery wiring junction block relay assembly (2) and tighten to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
  9. Fig 4: Drive Motor Battery Wire Junction Block Relay
    GM2680588Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Generator Control Module mounting holes are thread forming and the holes are not tapped.

  10. Install the battery energy control module wiring junction block fasteners (1) and tighten to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
  11. Install the drive motor battery wiring junction block relay fasteners (3) and tighten to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
  12. Fig 5: Generator Control Module Connector
    GM2596589Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  13. Connect the generator control module X4 connector (1).
  14. Enable the high voltage at the A4 hybrid battery pack. Refer to High Voltage Enabling .
  15. Program the generator control module. Refer to Control Module References .