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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the battery insulator to the battery.
    Fig 1: View Of Battery Insulator
    GM260579Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. IMPORTANT: Do not tip the battery more than 40 degrees.
  3. Install the battery and ensure that the battery is positioned properly in the battery tray.
  4. Fig 2: View Of Battery Hold Down Retainer
    GM161292Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the battery hold down retainer.
  6. Install the battery hold down retainer bolt.

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

  7. Install the battery positive cable and bolt to the battery.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).

  8. Install the battery ground (negative) cable to the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure .
  9. Install the front end sheet metal diagonal brace. Refer to Brace Replacement - Front Fender Upper Diagonal - Right in Body Front End.
  10. Install the underhood electrical center. Refer to Underhood Electrical Center or Junction Block Replacement in Wiring Systems.