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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the battery negative cable to the vehicle.
    Fig 1: Installing Battery Negative Cable To Vehicle
    G02079253Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  2. Connect the battery negative cable lead to the engine block.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolt that retains the battery negative cable lead to the engine block to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

  3. Lower the vehicle.
    Fig 2: Connecting Battery Negative Cable Lead To Engine Block
    G02079254Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Connect the battery negative cable lead to the inner fender panel.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nut that retains the battery negative cable to the inner fender well to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

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

    Tighten 

    Tighten the battery negative terminal bolt to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).

    Fig 3: Connecting Battery Negative Cable Lead To Inner Fender Panel
    G02079255Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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