Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 GMC Canyon and 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: View Of Negative Battery Cable At Engine Block

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Insert the battery negative cable (3) into the battery cables harness conduit (2).
Close the battery cable harness retainer at the engine wiring harness bracket.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Install the bolt (4) securing the battery negative cable (3) to the engine block (1).
Tighten: Tighten the battery negative cable to engine block bolt to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).
Install the left wheelhouse liner. Refer to Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Front in Body Front End.
Lower the vehicle.

Fig 2: View Of Battery Tray, Battery Box & Battery Cable Harness Retainers

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Insert the battery negative cable into the upper portion of the battery cables harness conduit.
Close the battery cable harness retainer (4) at the battery tray (1).

Fig 3: View Of Battery Negative Cable, Battery Tray & Bolt

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Install the bolt (3) securing the battery negative cable (1) to the battery tray (2).
Tighten: Tighten the battery negative cable to battery tray bolt to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure .