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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Battery Positive Cable Retainer Fastener And Battery Positive Cable
    GM3791091Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  1. Install the battery positive cable retainer (2) to the front engine block and tighten the fastener (1) to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
  2. Fig 2: Junction Block Cover And Battery Positive Cable Fastener
    GM3790843Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Install the battery positive cable (1) to the junction block stud and tighten the fastener (2) to 13 N.m (115 lb in).
  4. Install the junction block cover (3).
  5. Fig 3: Fuse Block Cover And Battery Positive Cable Fastener
    GM3790841Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Route the battery positive cable (1) to the fuse block stud and tighten the fastener (2) to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
  7. Close the fuse block cover (3).
  8. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  9. Fig 4: Protective Boot And Battery Positive Cable Fastener
    GM3791032Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Install the battery positive cable (2) to the generator stud and tighten the fastener (1) to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
  11. Slide the protective boot (3) onto the generator stud.
  12. Fig 5: Battery Positive Cable Fastener
    GM3791038Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  13. Install the battery positive cable (3) to the starter solenoid (2) and tighten the fastener (1) to 13 N.m (115 lb in).
  14. Install the steering gear skid shield. Refer to Steering Gear Skid Shield Replacement .
  15. Lower the vehicle.
  16. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .