Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Negative Battery Cable Terminal Bolt & Terminal

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Install the positive battery cable.
Raise the vehicle.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

IMPORTANT: Ensure that the engine harness leads (3, 4) are positioned on the solenoid prior to the positive cable terminal being installed.
Install the positive battery cable terminals (3, 4) and nut to the starter solenoid.
Tighten: Tighten the positive battery cable nut to 8 N.m (71 lb in).

Fig 2: Locating Battery Cables In Engine Wiring Harness Insulator

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Install the battery cables (1) to the engine wiring harness insulator.

Fig 3: Battery Cable Clips

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Install the battery cable clips.
Install the right rear spark plug wire.

Fig 4: Battery Heat Shield

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IMPORTANT: Ensure that two fingers of the heat shield bracket are on either side of the heat shield, and the shield is inserted into the notch in the insulator.

Install the battery heat shield.
Install the heat shield retainer at the wheelhouse panel.

Fig 5: Upper Plenum Heat Shield Retainer

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Install the heat shield retainer at the upper plenum.

Fig 6: Fuse/Relay Center Stud & Positive Battery Cable Lead

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Install the positive battery cable lead (2) to the fuse/relay center stud.
Install the positive battery cable nut to the fuse/relay center stud.
Tighten: Tighten the positive battery cable nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
Close the stud cover on the fuse/relay center.
Install the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement .