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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Battery And Hold Down Retainer
    GM1578422Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Do not tip the battery more than 40 degrees during battery installation.
  1. Install the battery.
    2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  2. Install the battery hold down retainer and bolt.

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

    3. Fig 2: Identifying Battery Cable Components
    GM1783030Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Position the positive battery cable to the battery.
  4. Tighten the positive battery cable bolt (5).

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

  5. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
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