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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the battery positive cable terminal (5), to the back of the generator and tighten the fastener (4) to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
    Fig 1: Battery Positive Cable, Solenoid Fastener, Protective Boot, Generator Battery Positive Cable Terminal & Fastener
    GM3448404Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  2. Install the battery positive cable terminal (1), to the starter solenoid and tighten the fastener (2) to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
  3. Install the battery positive and negative cable retainers (1), to the transmission case.
    Fig 2: Battery Positive & Negative Cables With Retainers
    GM3448405Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Install the battery negative cable terminal (2), to the transmission and tighten the fastener (3) to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
    Fig 3: Battery Negative Cable, Fastener & Retainer
    GM3448406Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Install the battery positive and negative cable retainers (1) to the battery tray.
  6. Install the battery negative cable terminal (2) to the frame rail stud and tighten the fastener (1) to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
    Fig 4: Battery Negative Cable Terminal & Fastener
    GM3448409Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Install the battery positive cable terminal (3), to the battery fuse block and tighten the fastener (2) to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
    Fig 5: Battery Fuse Block, Fastener & Positive Cable
    GM3448410Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Close the battery fuse block cover (1).
  9. Install the battery positive cable terminal (3) junction block stud and tighten the fastener (2) to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
    Fig 6: Battery Positive Cable, Fastener & Junction Block Cover
    GM3448413Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Install the junction block cover (1).
  11. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .