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Installation Procedure

  1. Battery (1)» Install
    Fig 1: Battery, Battery Vent Tube, Battery Hold Down Retainer And Nut
    GM3686212Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE: Only use a battery with the same part number and the same battery characteristics like nominal capacity and open circuit voltage.
  2. Battery Hold Down Retainer (4)» Install
  3. Install the battery hold down retainer nut (3) and tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
  4. Install the battery vent tube (2) to the battery.
  5. Connect the battery to fuse block cable (1).
    Fig 2: Battery To Fuse Block Cable And Battery Positive Cable Nut
    GM3686211Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Tighten the battery positive cable nut (2) to 4.5 N.m (40 lb in).
  7. Install the battery negative cable (1) along with the battery sensor (2) to the battery.
    Fig 3: Battery Sensor, Battery Negative Cable And Nut
    GM3682560Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Tighten the battery negative cable nut (2) to 4.5 N.m (40 lb in).
  9. Fold the rear seat back cushion in original position.
  10. Close the right rear door.
  11. Rear Compartment Floor Panel Trim Replacement » Install
  12. Close the rear compartment lid.
  13. Insert the ignition key and turn the ignition to the ON position.
  14. Program the volatile memory. Refer to Volatile Memory Programming .