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Installation Procedure

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Important:  Do not tip the battery more than 40 degrees during battery installation.

  1. Install the battery to the battery tray.
    CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install the battery hold down retainer.

    Tighten 

    Tighten bolt to 18 N.m (13 lb ft).

    Fig 1: Installing Battery
    G01811440Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Connect the positive battery cable.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the positive battery cable bolt (1 ) to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

  4. Connect the negative battery cable (2 ). Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure  .
    Fig 2: Connecting Battery Cables
    G01811441Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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