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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the battery insulator to the battery.
    Fig 1: Installing Battery Insulator To Battery
    G01485942Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Important:  Do not tip the battery more than 40 degrees.

  2. Install the battery and ensure that the battery is positioned properly in the battery tray.
  3. Install the battery hold down retainer.
  4. Install the battery hold down retainer bolt.

    Tighten 

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

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

    Tighten 

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

  6. Install the battery ground (negative) cable to the battery. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE   . 
    Fig 2: Installing Battery Hold Down Retainer Bolt
    G01485943Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the front end sheet metal diagonal brace. Refer to BRACE REPLACEMENT - FRONT FENDER UPPER DIAGONAL - RIGHT  in Body Front End.
  8. Install the underhood electrical center. Refer to UNDERHOOD ELECTRICAL CENTER OR JUNCTION BLOCK REPLACEMENT  in Wiring Systems.
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