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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Battery Positive Cable, Nut And Retainer
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  1. Install Battery Positive Cable (4)
    2. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution

  2. Install Battery Positive Cable Nut (2) and tighten 9 N.m (80 lb in)
  3. Install Battery Positive Cable Nut (1) and tighten 12 N.m (106 lb in)
  4. Engage Battery Positive Cable Retainer (3)
    5. Fig 2: Battery Distribution Fuse Block Retaining Tab
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  5. Close the battery fuse block cover.(2)
  6. Engage Battery Distribution Fuse Block Retaining Tab (1)
    7. Fig 3: Battery Positive Cable Retainer
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  7. Engage Battery Positive Cable Retainer (3)
    8. Fig 4: Protective Cap, Battery Positive Cable And Generator Positive Cable Fastener
    GM4286415Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Install Battery Positive Cable (3)
  9. Install Generator Positive Cable Fastener (1) and tighten 15 N.m (11 lb ft)
  10. Install Protective Cap (2)
  11. Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
    12. Fig 5: Starter Solenoid Cable Nut And Battery Positive Cable Conduit Fastener
    GM4286416Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Install Battery Positive Cable (2)
  13. Install Starter Solenoid Cable Nut (1) and tighten 12.5 N.m (111 lb in)
  14. Install Battery Positive Cable Conduit Fastener (3) and tighten 9 N.m (80 lb in)
    15. Fig 6: Starter Heat Shield
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  15. Install Starter Heat Shield (2) Starter Shield Replacement 
  16. Lower the vehicle.
  17. Connect the negative battery cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection 
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