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Installation Procedure

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

  1. Install the battery to the battery tray.
  2. Install the battery hold down retainer.
    Fig 1: Installing Battery To Battery Tray
    G01521208Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Connect the positive battery cable.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the cable bolt to 15 N.m (11 lb ft)

  4. Connect the negative battery cable bolt. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE .
    Fig 2: Connecting Negative & Positive Battery Cable
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