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Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Install the battery (5) into the vehicle. Position the battery into the carrier.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install the battery hold down bracket (2). Secure with the bolt (4).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the battery hold down bracket bolt to 8 N.m (71 lb in).

  3. Connect the positive (+) battery cable (1) to the positive (+) battery terminal.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the positive battery cable-to-battery terminal to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

  4. Install the negative (-) battery terminal.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the negative battery cable-to-battery terminal to 1 N.m (11 lb ft).

Fig 1: Installing Battery Into Vehicle
G01547114Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.