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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the battery insulator, if necessary.
  2. Install the battery.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  3. Install the battery hold down retainer and bolt.

    Tighten 

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

    Fig 1: Install Battery, Insulator, Retainer & Bolt
    G02109445Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the front end diagonal brace and bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

    Fig 2: Install Front End Diagonal Brace & Bolts
    G02109446Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Connect the positive battery cable.

    Tighten 

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

  6. Snap the positive battery cable cap closed.
  7. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Single Battery)  or Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Auxiliary Battery) .
    Fig 3: Connect Positive Battery Cable
    G02109447Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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