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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 positive 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 positive cable in the same position as the original.
  4. NOTE: When installing the positive battery cable to the starter solenoid, the inner nut on the solenoid battery terminal must be tightened before the battery cable and the other leads are installed. Failure to do so will result in the solenoid or the solenoid terminal damage.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  5. Connect the battery positive cable to the starter solenoid.

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

  6. Connect the additional battery positive cable lead to the underhood electrical center.

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

  7. Connect the battery positive terminal bolt to the battery.

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