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Installation Procedure

  1. Position the battery positive cable to the engine.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  3. Fig 1: View Of Starter Terminal Nut & Battery Positive Cable
    GM887713Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  4. Connect the battery positive cable (2) to the starter and install the starter terminal nut (1) and tighten to 13 N.m (115 lb in).
  5. Fig 2: View Of Battery Positive Lead & Generator BAT Terminal Nut
    GM887703Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Connect the battery positive lead (2) to the generator and install the generator BAT terminal nut (3) and tighten to 3 N.m (115 lb in).
  7. Install the protective boot to the generator output BAT terminal.
  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. Fig 3: Identifying Battery Positive Cable To Underhood Fuse Block
    GM772415Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Install the nut (1) securing the battery positive cable (2) to the underhood fuse block and tighten to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
  11. Fig 4: View Of Underhood Fuse Box
    GM785724Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Install the electrical center cover.
  13. Fig 5: View Of Battery Positive & Negative Cables
    GM772424Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  14. Connect the battery positive cable to the battery and tighten to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).
  15. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (With Side Post) , Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (With Top Post) .