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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Identifying Battery Cable Retainers
    GM1916167Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the negative battery cable to the wiring loom and re-tape the loom.
  2. Install the battery cable retainers (1) to the engine.
  3. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  4. Install the negative battery cable ground terminal to the transaxle.

    Tighten the negative battery cable ground terminal bolt to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).

  5. Fig 2: View Of Negative Battery Cable Ground Terminal Nut
    GM1822523Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the negative battery cable ground terminal to the wheelhouse stud.

    Tighten the ground terminal nut to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

  7. Fig 3: View Of Battery, Cables & Related Components
    GM1822518Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Connect the body wiring harness electrical connector (4) to the battery current sensor (5).
  9. Connect the negative battery cable electrical connector (7) to the body wiring harness electrical connector (2).
  10. Fig 4: View Of Battery Cables & Terminal Nut
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  11. Connect the positive and negative battery cable clip (3) to the battery tray support bracket.
  12. Install the battery box. Refer to Battery Box Replacement .
  13. Connect the negative battery cable and install the upper battery box. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .