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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the battery into the battery carrier.
    CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  2. Install the battery hold-down retainer and bolt.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

    Fig 1: Installing Battery & Hold-Down Retainer
    G02079272Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Connect the battery positive cable and the positive battery cable terminal to the battery. Refer to Battery Positive Cable Replacement .
  4. Connect the battery negative cable and the negative battery cable terminal to the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure .
  5. Install the coolant recovery reservoir.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the reservoir bolt to 11 N.m (97 lb in).

    Fig 2: Connecting Battery Positive & Negative Cables
    G02079273Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.