Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: View Of Inlet & Outlet Ducts With Battery Cooling Box

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

IMPORTANT: Alignment of inlet and outlet ducts with the battery cooling box is critical to ensure proper airflow to the battery.

Position the battery cooling box on the tray so that the inlet and outlet ducts are properly aligned.

NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.

IMPORTANT: Over tightening the battery cooling box bolts will break/crack the plastic.

Install the battery cooling box bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the battery cooling box bolts to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
Install the battery cooling box side support bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the battery cooling box side support bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
Connect the forward lamp harness to the UHFB and attach the UHFB into the housing.
Tighten the UHFB connector retaining screws.
Tighten: Tighten the UHFB connector bolts to 4 N.m (35 lb in).
Secure all cables, lines and harnesses into retaining clips.
Attach the positive battery cable and EPS wire to the B+ terminal at the UHFB and tighten the nut.
Tighten: Tighten the UHFB B+ terminal nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

CAUTION: Do not tip the battery over a 45 degree angle or acid could spill causing serious personal injury.

Install the battery and tighten the battery hold down bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the battery hold down bolt to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
Connect the positive battery cable to the battery.
Tighten: Tighten the battery terminal bolt to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).
Connect the negative battery cable to the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure .
Install the UHFB cover.
Install the battery cooling box cover and tighten the screws.
Tighten: Tighten the battery cooling box cover screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).
Reprogram the radio stations.