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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Battery Position
    GM2191752Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Install battery (1) and move rearward, in direction of the arrow until it rests against the battery tray.
    2. Fig 2: Battery Tray Protector & Retainer
    GM2191753Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  2. Install the battery tray protector (1) to battery tray and move forward, in the direction of the arrow until the retainer (2) engages with the battery tray.
    3. Fig 3: Battery & Battery Fuse Box
    GM2372590Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Align the rear side of the battery fuse box (1) exactly to the rear side of the battery (2).
    4. Fig 4: Starter Cable, Battery Positive Cable & Retainer
    GM2372588Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Install the battery positive cable (4) to the battery.
    5. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  5. Tighten the battery positive cable nut (3) to 4.5 N.m (40 lb in).
  6. Tighten the 2 battery positive plate nuts (2) to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
  7. Install the battery positive cable to starter cable (7).
  8. Install the battery positive cable to starter cable nut (1) and tighten to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
  9. Install the battery hold down retainer (6).
  10. Install the battery hold down retainer nut (5) and tighten to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
    11. Fig 5: Battery Fuse Box Cover
    GM2577153Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Pull the battery fuse box housing, not the flap.

  11. Close the battery fuse box cover and lock the retaining tabs (1, 4).
  12. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  13. Close the hood.
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