Installation Procedure
- Install the battery (1) and ensure that the battery is positioned properly in the battery tray.
- Install the battery hold down retainer (2).
- Install the battery hold down retainer bolt (3).
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).
- Install the battery positive cable (3) to the battery.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
- Install the battery ground (negative) cable (2) to the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure .
- Install the front end sheet metal diagonal brace. Refer to BRACE REPLACEMENT - SHEET METAL DIAGONAL (CHEVROLET) , BRACE REPLACEMENT - SHEET METAL DIAGONAL (PONTIAC) or BRACE REPLACEMENT - SHEET METAL DIAGONAL (BUICK) in Body Front End.
- Install the underhood electrical center. Refer to XXX Underhood Electrical Center or Junction Block Replacement XXX in Wiring Systems.
IMPORTANT:
Do not tip the battery more than 40 degrees.
NOTE:
Refer to FASTENER NOTICE
in Cautions and Notices.