Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Cadillac CTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Position the battery negative cable to the engine.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Install the bolt securing the battery negative cable to the engine block.
Tighten

Tighten the battery negative cable to engine block bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

Fig 1: Installing Bolt Securing Battery Negative Cable To Engine Block
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Connect the cable harness clip to the coolant inlet pipe.
Install the starter shield. Refer to STARTER SHIELD in Starters. .
Lower the vehicle.
Install the bolt (1) securing the battery negative cable to the side rail.
Tighten

Tighten the battery negative cable to side rail bolt to 36 N.m (27 lb ft).

Fig 2: Installing Bolt Securing Battery Negative Cable To Side Rail
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Connect the body harness connector (3) to the battery negative cable.
Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE .