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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View of Battery Hold Down Retainer & Bolt
    GM662922Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  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 battery hold down retainer bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

  4. Fig 2: View of Front End Diagonal Brace & Bolts
    GM662921Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the front end diagonal brace and bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the front end diagonal brace bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

  6. Fig 3: View Of Battery & Positive Battery Cable
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  7. Connect the positive battery cable.

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

  8. Snap the positive battery cable cap closed.
  9. Fig 4: View Of Battery Cables
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  10. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Single Battery)  or Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Auxiliary Battery) .