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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Positive Cable, Nut & Clip Bolt (8.1L)
    GM847261Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. If equipped with a 8.1L engine, install the positive battery cable.
  2. Install the positive cable to the engine harness clip.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Install the positive cable clip bolt (3).

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 8 N.m (71 lb in).

  4. Install the positive cable (1) to the starter.
  5. Install the positive cable nut (2).

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

    6. Fig 2: View Of Positive Cable Nut (4.8L, 5.3L & 6.0L)
    GM759622Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. If equipped with a 4.8L, 5.3L, or 6.0L engine, install the positive battery cable.
  7. Install the positive cable to the clip on the oil pan.
  8. Install the positive cable clip to the clip on the oil pan.
  9. Install the positive cable to the starter.
  10. Install the positive cable nut (1).

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

    11. Fig 3: View Of Power Steering Pump Battery Cable Bracket & Bolt
    GM662509Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. If equipped with a 4.8L, 5.3L, or 6.0L engine, install the battery cable bracket and bolt to the power steering pump.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

    12. Fig 4: View Of Positive Battery Cable, Channel & Bolt
    GM662508Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the positive battery cable to the channel.
  13. Slide the channel pin into the oil pan tab.
  14. Install the positive battery cable channel bolt.

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

  15. Lower the vehicle.
    16. Fig 5: View Of Negative Cable Clip & Engine Wiring Harness Ground/Negative Cable Bolt (8.1L)
    GM751758Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. If equipped with a 8.1L engine, install the negative cable clip to the positive cable clip.
    17. Fig 6: View Of Negative Cable Clip & Engine Wiring Harness Ground/Negative Cable Bolt (4.8L, 5.3L & 6.0L)
    GM662097Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. If equipped with a 4.8L, 5.3L, or 6.0L engine, install the negative cable clip to the positive cable clip.
    18. Fig 7: View Of Battery Cables At Junction Block
    GM662521Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Install the positive battery cable (1) into the junction block.
  19. Snap the junction block cover closed.
  20. If necessary, install the engine sight shield. Refer to Engine Sight Shield Replacement (4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L (RPO LQ4)) or Engine Sight Shield Replacement (6.0L (RPO LQ9)) in Engine Mechanical - 4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L, or Engine Sight Shield Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 8.1L.
    21. Fig 8: View Of Underhood Bussed Electrical Center Positive Cable Bolt
    GM847253Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  21. Tighten the positive cable bolt at the UBEC.

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

    22. Fig 9: View Of Battery & Positive Battery Cable
    GM662504Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  22. Connect the positive battery cable.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).

  23. Snap the positive battery cable cap closed.
  24. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure .
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