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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the ground strap to the stud.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install the ground strap nut to the stud at the front of dash.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nut to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

    Fig 1: Installing Ground Strap Nut To Stud
    G02117948Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Position the ground strap and engine wiring harness ground.
  4. Install the engine wiring harness ground bolt.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolt to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).

  5. If necessary, install the engine sight shield. Refer to ENGINE SIGHT SHIELD REPLACEMENT (4.8L, 5.3L, AND 6.0L (RPO LQ4) or ENGINE SIGHT SHIELD REPLACEMENT (6.0L (RPO LQ9) in Engine Mechanical - 8.1 L.
    Fig 2: Installing Engine Wiring Harness Ground Bolt
    G02117949Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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