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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Cowl Panel, Battery Cable & Grommet
    GM574509Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Slide the battery cable (1) through the opening in the cowl panel (3) and seat the cable grommet (2) by pulling the cable forward into the engine compartment.
  2. Fig 2: View Of Battery Cable Retainer & Body Side Rail
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  3. Install the battery cable retainer to the body side rail.
  4. Install the surge tank. Refer to Surge Tank Replacement in Engine Cooling.
  5. Fig 3: View Of Remote Positive Terminal Nut & Underhood Fuse Block
    GM516340Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  6. Connect the battery positive cable to the underhood fuse block (2).

    Tighten:  Tighten the battery positive cable to remote positive terminal nut (1) to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

  7. Fig 4: View Of Battery Cable Retainers
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  8. Route the battery cable (1) along the rocker panel and install the cable retainers (2).
  9. Install the right closeout insulator panel. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Right in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  10. Install the interior trim moldings. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Center Pillar (Standard) or Garnish Molding Replacement - Center Pillar (WC2, WC8) in Interior Trim.
  11. Fig 5: View Of Rear Fuse Block
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  12. Connect the battery positive cable to the rear fuse block.

    Tighten:  Tighten the battery positive cable to rear fuse block nut (1) to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

  13. Fig 6: Disconnecting/Connecting Positive Battery Cable
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  14. Connect the battery positive cable (1) to the battery.

    Tighten:  Tighten the battery cable bolt to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).

  15. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure .