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Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    Fig 1: Identifying Battery Positive Cable & Solenoid
    GM1784310Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Install the positive battery cable.
  2. Raise and the vehicle.
  3. Install the positive battery cable (2) to the starter solenoid.
  4. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  5. Install the positive battery cable nut (1) to the starter solenoid and tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
  6. Lower the vehicle.
  7. Install the positive battery cable to the junction block and tighten the positive battery cable bolt (6) and tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
  8. Install the positive battery cable clip to the battery tray.
  9. Install tape in order to secure the negative battery cable to the positive battery cable.
  10. Fig 2: View of Battery Cable
    GM2096528Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Position the positive battery cable (2) to the battery.
  12. Tighten the positive battery cable nut (1) to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
  13. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LE5, LE9, LY7) .