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Installation Procedure

  1. Position the new cable in the vehicle.
    2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
    Fig 1: View Of Battery Tray Retaining Bolt
    GM621355Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the ground stud through the negative cable and into the engine block.

    Tighten:  Tighten the negative battery cable ground stud to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

    3. Fig 2: Aligning Wire Harness Retainer
    GM620366Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Position the engine wire harness retainer onto the ground stud.
    4. Fig 3: Locating Wire Harness Retainer Nut
    GM620365Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the wire harness retainer onto the stud.

    Tighten:  Tighten the wire harness retainer nut to 18 N.m (13 lb ft).

  5. Install the bolt to retain negative battery cable to battery tray.
    6. Fig 4: View Of Taped Battery Cables
    GM620364Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Tape the cables together at the battery tray.
    7. Fig 5: Identifying Transmission Electrical Plug
    GM620361Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Tape the cables together at the transmission electrical plug.
  8. Install air cleaner resonator and outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls.
  9. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure .
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