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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Battery Hold Down
    GM1631508Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Do not tip the battery more than 40 degrees during battery installation.

  1. Install the battery.
  2. Install the battery hold down retainers.
    3. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  3. Install the battery hold down retainer bolts and tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
    4. Fig 2: Battery Vent Tube
    GM1631510Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Replacement batteries may require the vent plug in the battery vent hole to be moved from one end of the battery to the other to permit vent tube installation per original design.

  4. Connect the battery vent tube to the battery.
    5. Fig 3: Positive Battery Cable
    GM1631515Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Install the positive battery cable from the battery.
  6. Tighten the positive battery cable nut (1) to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
  7. Close the positive battery cable cover (2).
    8. Fig 4: Spare Tire
    GM1721198Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Install the spare tire.
  9. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
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