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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Generator Control And Battery Module
    GM2533065Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Install the generator control and battery module (2) in through the trunk opening.
  2. Fig 2: Generator Control And Battery Module Vent Tube
    GM2571123Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Slide the generator control and battery module into position and install the vent tube (1) into the floor.
  4. Remove the EL-48264  Battery Pack Lifting Adapter.
  5. Fig 3: Generator Control And Battery Module Mounting Bolts
    GM2571118Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  6. Install the generator control and battery module into position and tighten the mounting bolts (1) to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
  7. Fig 4: Body Harness Connectors
    GM2571124Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Install the body harness connectors (1).
  9. Fig 5: Battery Cooling Air Inlet Duct
    GM2571125Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Make sure the duct is flush against the seal for efficient generator control and battery module cooling.

  10. Install the drive motor battery cooling air inlet lower duct retainers (1).
  11. Fig 6: Intermediate Duct Retainers
    GM2571126Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Make sure the duct is flush against the seal for efficient generator control and battery module cooling.

  12. Install the intermediate duct retainers (1) to the generator control and battery module.
  13. Install the drive motor battery cooling blower. Refer to Drive Motor Generator Battery Bracket Replacement .
  14. Fig 7: High Voltage 3-phase Cable
    GM2571363Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  15. Install the high voltage 3-phase cable (2) to the generator control and battery module. Tighten the nuts (1) to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
  16. Install the 12V cable (3) to the generator control and battery module. Tighten the nut (4) to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
  17. Install the rear compartment floor panel. Refer to Rear Compartment Floor Panel Trim Replacement (with Battery Cover, HP6) , Rear Compartment Floor Panel Trim Replacement (with Blower Cover, HP6) .
  18. Install the rear end trim finish panel. Refer to Rear End Trim Finish Panel Replacement .
  19. Remove the rear end trim finish panel. Refer to Rear End Trim Finish Panel Replacement .
  20. Enable the high voltage battery. Refer to High Voltage Enabling .
  21. Program the generator control module, if replaced. Refer to Control Module References .
  22. Program the battery energy control module, if replaced. Refer to Battery Energy Control Module Programming and Setup .