Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Sierra and 2002 Chevrolet Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install the positive battery cable.
Install the positive cable to the clip (7) on the oil pan.
Install the positive cable (1) to the starter.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice CAUTIONS & NOTICES .
Install the starter lead nut (9).
Tighten

Tighten the starter lead nut to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

Fig 1: Installing Starter Lead Nut
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Install the positive cable to the channel.

Fig 2: Installing Battery Cable Channel Bolts

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Install the battery cable channel bolts (1).
Tighten

Tighten the battery cable channel bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
Install the negative cable to the battery channel.
Lower the vehicle.

Fig 3: Installing Battery Cable Bracket And Bolt To Power Steering Pump

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Install the battery cable bracket and bolt to the power steering pump.
Tighten

Tighten the battery cable bracket bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

Fig 4: Installing Positive Cable To Junction Block
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Install the positive cable (1) to the junction block.
Snap the junction block cover.
Important: The bolt is integral to the battery cable and is not removable.
Tighten the positive cable bolt at the UBEC.
Tighten

Fig 5: Tightening Positive Cable Bolt
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Tighten the positive cable bolt at the UBEC to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

Fig 6: Connecting Positive Battery Cable

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Connect the positive battery cable.
Tighten

Tighten the positive battery cable bolt to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).
Snap the positive battery cable cap.

Fig 7: Connecting Negative Battery Cable

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Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Single Battery) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Auxiliary Battery) .