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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Locating Starter Motor & Bolts (LY7)
    GM1394040Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Position the starter motor in the engine block.
    2. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  2. Install the starter bolts and tighten to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
    3. Fig 2: Identifying Engine Wiring Harness Electrical Connector
    GM1916599Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) to the starter.
    4. Fig 3: Identifying Battery Cable Retainers
    GM1916167Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the positive battery cable lead to the starter solenoid.
  5. Install the generator wiring lead (6) to the starter solenoid.
  6. Install the positive battery cable terminal to starter solenoid nut (1) and tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
  7. Install the front catalytic convertor. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side (LY7) .
  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
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