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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Battery Positive/Starter Cable Terminal & Nut
    GM1237973Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Connect the battery positive/starter/generator cable to the generator.
    1. Install the cable terminal (3) on the generator stud (4). The wire should be between the 2 and 4 o'clock position.
    2. Install the terminal nut (2).

      Tighten:  Tighten the generator nut to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

    3. Slide the boot (1) back into place over the stud (4) and nut (2).
  2. Fig 2: View Of Cable & Clip Retaining Bolt
    GM1333715Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the bolt into the cable retaining clip and attach to the front of the engine as shown.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).

  4. Fig 3: View Of Starter Motor & Connections
    GM1237944Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
    IMPORTANT: Ensure that the engine harness leads (2) are positioned on the solenoid prior to the positive cable terminal being installed.
  5. Install the positive battery cable terminals and nut to the starter solenoid.

    Tighten: 

    • Tighten the large nut (2) to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
    • Tighten the small nut to 4 N.m (35 lb in).

  6. Install the battery clips.
  7. Fig 4: View Of Battery & Cables
    GM932137Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the positive battery cable lead (6) to the fuse/relay center stud.
  9. Install the positive battery cable nut (7) to the fuse/relay center stud (8).

    Tighten:  Tighten the positive battery cable nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  10. Close the stud cover on the fuse/relay center.
  11. Connect the positive battery cable to the battery.

    Tighten:  Tighten the positive battery cable to 8 N.m (71 lb in).

  12. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure .