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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Forward Lamp Wiring Harness Ground/Negative Cable & Bolt
    GM662101Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the negative battery cable.
  2. Position the negative cable and forward lamp wiring harness ring terminals to the frame.

    Insert the anti-rotation tab on the forward lamp wiring harness into the hole in the frame.

    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Install the forward lamp wiring harness ground/negative cable bolt.

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

    4. Fig 2: View Of Negative Cable Clip & Engine Wiring Harness Ground/Negative Cable Bolt (8.1L)
    GM751758Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: The engine wiring harness ground is to be installed under the negative cable ground.
  4. If equipped with a 8.1L engine, perform the following:
    1. Position the wiring harness ground and negative cables. Position the anti-rotation tab on the negative cable in the correct location.
    2. Install the engine wiring harness ground/negative cable bolt.

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

    3. Lower the vehicle.
    4. Install the negative cable clip to the positive cable clip.
    5. Fig 3: View Of Negative Cable Clip & Engine Wiring Harness Ground/Negative Cable Bolt (4.8L, 5.3L & 6.0L)
    GM662097Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. If equipped with a 4.8L, 5.3L, or 6.0L engine, perform the following:
    1. Position the negative cable and engine wiring harness ring terminals to the engine block. Position the anti-rotation tab on the negative cable in the correct location.
    2. Install the engine wiring harness ground/negative cable bolt.

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

    3. Lower the vehicle.
    4. Install the negative cable clip to the positive cable clip.
    6. Fig 4: View Of Accessory Power Fuse Block Front Wiring Harness Electrical Connector
    GM847247Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. If equipped, connect the accessory power fuse block front wiring harness electrical connector to the negative cable connector.
    7. Fig 5: View Of Power Steering Pump Battery Cable Bracket & Bolt
    GM662509Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the battery cable bracket and bolt to the power steering pump.

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

  8. If necessary, install the left front wheel house panel. Refer to Wheelhouse Panel Replacement .
  9. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure .
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