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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Battery, (-) Cable, (+) Cable, Bracket And Bolt
    GM830275Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the battery (5) into the vehicle. Position the battery into the carrier.
  2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Install the battery hold down bracket (2). Secure with the bolt (4).

    Tighten:  Tighten the battery hold down bracket bolt to 8 N.m (71 lb in).

  4. Connect the positive (+) battery cable (1) to the positive (+) battery terminal.

    Tighten:  Tighten the positive battery cable-to-battery terminal to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

  5. Install the negative (-) battery cable (3) to the negative (-) battery terminal.

    Tighten:  Tighten the negative battery cable-to-battery terminal to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).