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Installation Procedure

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CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  1. Install the bolt and the ground strap to the frame. Align the tab on the ground strap with the hole in the frame.

    Tighten 

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

    Fig 1: Installing Ground Strap & Bolt To Frame
    G02079290Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the bolt with the battery negative cable and the ground strap to the front of the engine. Align the ground strap in order to avoid contact with the transmission cooler pipes.

    Tighten 

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

  3. Lower the vehicle.
  4. Reset the vehicle information. Refer to RADIO/AUDIO SYSTEM DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION .
    Fig 2: Installing Bolt With Battery Negative Cable & Ground Strap To Engine
    G02079291Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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