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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Battery Retainer & Bolts
    GM1552777Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. With the aid of an assistant, install the battery.
  2. Install the underhood accessory wiring junction block. Refer to Accessory Wiring Junction Block Replacement .
    3. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  3. Install the battery retainer (2) and bolts (1).

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 18 N.m (13 lb ft).

    4. Fig 2: Identifying Negative Battery Cable Terminal & Battery
    GM1616995Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the positive battery cable terminal to the battery.
  5. Tighten the positive battery cable terminal nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

  6. Position the positive battery cable terminal cover (2).
  7. Install the right front diagonal brace. Refer to Front Fender Upper Diagonal Brace Replacement .
  8. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (RPO LS4)  or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (RPOs LZE/LZ4/LZ8) .
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