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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the battery positive cable (5) to the generator B (+) stud and tighten the generator B (+) nut (2) to 14 N.m (10 lb ft).
    Fig 1: Battery Positive Cable Nut, Bolt And Protective Cover
    GM4009340Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  2. Install the protective cover (3).
  3. Install the battery positive cable nut (1) and tighten to 14 N.m (10 lb ft).
  4. Install the battery positive cable ground bolt (4) and tighten to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
  5. Install the battery positive cable (2) to the frame stud ground and tighten the battery negative and positive ground nut (1) to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
    Fig 2: Battery Negative And Positive Ground Nut
    GM4009339Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Install the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement .
  7. Install the battery positive cable retainers (1) and the battery positive cable to the battery tray.
    Fig 3: Battery Positive Cable Retainers And Battery Positive Cable
    GM4009338Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Install the battery positive cable (3) to the battery and the engine wiring harness junction block.
    Fig 4: Battery Positive Cable Junction Block Post Nut
    GM4087640Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Install the battery positive cable junction block post nut (1) and tighten to 6 N.m (53 lb in).
  10. Install the engine wiring harness junction block nut (2) and tighten to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
  11. Install the body wiring harness (2) to the battery positive cable junction block and connect the body wiring harness connectors (1).
    Fig 5: Body Wiring Harness Connectors
    GM4087647Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Install the battery positive cable terminal cover (2).
    Fig 6: Battery Positive Cable Terminal Cover
    GM4087645Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  13. Install the engine wiring harness junction block cover (1).
  14. Install the engine control module (S53) to the battery tray. Refer to Engine Control Module Replacement
  15. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .