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 Battery Positive Cable At Battery Cables Harness Conduit

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Insert the battery positive cable (2) into the battery cables harness conduit (6).
Close the battery cables harness retainer (5) at the engine wiring harness bracket (1).

Fig 2: View Of Battery Positive Cable At Starter

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NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Connect the battery positive cable (2) to the starter and install the starter terminal nut (1).
Tighten: Tighten the battery positive cable to starter terminal nut to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
Install the left wheelhouse liner. Refer to Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Front in Body Front End.
Lower the vehicle.

Fig 3: View Of Positive Cable At Underhood Fuse Block

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Insert the battery positive cable (4) into the upper portion of the battery cables harness conduit (6).
Install the nut (3) securing the battery positive cable (4) to the underhood fuse block (1).
Tighten: Tighten the battery positive cable to underhood fuse block nut to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
Install the underhood fuse block cover to the underhood fuse block, engaging the locking tabs.

Fig 4: View Of Battery Tray, Battery Box & Battery Cable Harness Retainers

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Close the battery cables harness retainers (3, 4).

Fig 5: View Of Battery Cables

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Clean any existing corrosion from the battery terminal and battery cable using a wire brush.
Connect the battery positive cable to the battery.
Tighten: Tighten the battery cable nut (4) to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
Close the protective cover (3) over the battery positive cable terminal.
Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure .