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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the battery insulator, if necessary.
  2. Install the battery.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Install the battery hold down retainer and bolt.

    Tighten 

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

    Fig 1: Installing Battery Hold Down Retainer And Bolt
    G02117936Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the front end diagonal brace and bolts.

    Tighten 

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

    Fig 2: Installing Front End Diagonal Brace And Bolts
    G02117937Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Connect the positive battery cable.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolt to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).

  6. Snap the positive battery cable cap closed.
    Fig 3: Connecting Positive Battery Cable
    G02117938Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE  .
    Fig 4: Connecting Negative Battery Cable
    G02117939Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.