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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Battery Negative Cable & Fasteners (RWD)
    GM44400Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. For RWD, install the battery negative cable in the same position as the original.
  2. Fig 2: Locating Battery Negative Cable & Fasteners (A4WD)
    GM44401Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. For A4WD, install the battery negative cable in the same position as the original.
  4. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  5. Connect the battery negative cable to the engine.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 40 N.m (29 lb ft).

  6. Install the engine harness to the stud.

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

  7. Connect the battery negative cable ground lead to the radiator support.

    Tighten:  Tighten the stud to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).

  8. Connect the battery negative terminal bolt to the battery.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).