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Connect Procedure

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IMPORTANT: Clean any existing oxidation from the contact face of the battery and the battery cable using a wire brush prior to installing the battery cable.
    Fig 1: Identifying Battery Cable Components
    GM1783030Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Position the negative battery cable to the battery.
    2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  2. Tighten the negative battery cable bolt (3).

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

    3. Fig 2: Battery Cover
    GM1578418Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Place the battery cover over the battery.
    1. Install the locking tab next to the strut tower first.
    2. Install the locking tab next to the engine second.
    3. Install the locking tab next to the powertrain control module (PCM) last.
  4. Reset the vehicle's preset radio stations and the clock.
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