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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Negative Battery Cable
    GM1702669Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. If the negative battery cable was replaced, install the battery current sensor, if equipped. Refer to Battery Current Sensor Replacement .
  2. Install the negative battery cable to the vehicle, if equipped with a battery current sensor.
    3. Fig 2: View Of Negative Battery Cable
    GM1702788Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Install the negative battery cable to the vehicle, if equipped without a battery current sensor.
    4. Fig 3: View Of Battery Cable Terminals & Stud
    GM1699543Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Ensure that the engine harness terminal (3) is position behind the negative battery terminal (2).
  5. Position the negative battery cable terminal (2) to the cylinder head.
    6. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  6. Install the negative battery cable stud (1) to the front of the right cylinder head.

    Tighten 

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

    7. Fig 4: Locating Battery Cable Clips
    GM1702544Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Install the negative battery cable clip (1) to the right wheelhouse liner.
  8. Raise the vehicle.
  9. Install the negative battery cable clip (2) to the chassis harness.
    10. Fig 5: View Of Negative Battery Cable Terminal, Forward Lamp Wiring Harness Terminal & Ground Bolt
    GM1702546Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Route the negative battery cable terminal (3) through the opening between the radiator support and frame.
  11. Ensure that the negative battery cable is positioned behind the forward lamp harness.
  12. Install the forward lamp wiring harness terminal (2) to the frame. Ensure that the anti-rotation tab is inserted into the hole in the frame.
  13. Install the forward lamp wiring harness ground bolt (1).

    Tighten 

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

  14. Lower the vehicle.
    15. Fig 6: View Of Battery Cable Components
    GM1702504Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  15. Install the battery current sensor (3) clip to the battery tray, if equipped with a battery current sensor.
    16. Fig 7: View Of Engine Harness Electrical Connector & Battery Current Sensor
    GM1702507Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  16. Connect the engine harness electrical connector (1) to the battery current sensor.
  17. Install the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Resonator Outlet Duct Replacement .
  18. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
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