Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Slide the battery cable (1) through the opening in the cowl panel (3) and seat the cable grommet (2) by pulling the cable forward into the engine compartment.

Fig 1: Installing Battery Cable
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Install the battery cable retainer to the body side rail.
Install the surge tank. Refer to SURGE TANK REPLACEMENT .

Fig 2: Connecting Battery Cable Retainer From Body Side Rail
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CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
Connect the battery positive cable to the underhood fuse block (2).
- LX5 (3.5L, MFI, V6)
  Tighten
  
  Tighten the battery positive cable to remote positive terminal nut to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
- L47 (8 CYL, 4.0L, MFI, DOHC)
  Tighten
  
  Tighten the battery positive cable to remote positive terminal nut to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
Fig 3: Locating Positive Terminal Nut & Battery Positive Cable
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Route the battery cable (1) along the rocker panel and install the cable retainers (2).
Install the right closeout insulator panel. Refer to CLOSEOUT/INSULATOR PANEL REPLACEMENT -- RIGHT .
Install the interior trim moldings. Refer to GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT -- CENTER PILLAR .

Fig 4: Removing Battery Cable Retainers
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Connect the battery positive cable to the rear fuse block.
Tighten

Tighten the battery positive cable to rear fuse block nut (1) to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

Fig 5: Removing Battery Positive Cable To Rear Fuse Block Nut
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Connect the battery positive cable (1) to the battery.
Tighten

Tighten the battery cable bolt to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).
Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure .

Fig 6: Locating Battery Negative Cable
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