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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Grommet, Retainer And Clip
    GM4091512Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. If the battery positive cable will not be replaced, check the grommet (1) for damage. If the grommet is damaged, replace the grommet, see next steps.
    1. Release the retainer (2) and open the clip (3). Then remove.
    2. Liberally lubricate the grommet and the cable to slide grommet over the over the positive cable terminal.
    3. Liberally lubricate the NEW grommet and the cable to slide grommet over the over the positive cable terminal.
    4. Install the clip to the positive cable and lock the retainer.
    5. Remove the silicon spray or soap water from the positive cable.
    2. Fig 2: Battery Positive Cable
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  2. Pull the complete battery positive cable through the body until the grommet locks into the original position.
    3. Fig 3: Wire Tie Retainers
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  3. Install 3 wire tie retainers (1, 2) on the rear left body in front of the rear axle.
    4. Fig 4: Battery Positive Cable Retainer Nuts
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  4. Install Battery Positive Cable
    5. CAUTION:

    Fastener Caution

  5. Install the 6 battery positive cable retainer nuts (1) and tighten to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
    6. Fig 5: Retainers
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  6. Install Retainer (1)
    7. Fig 6: Bat Positive Cable Wire Tie From Plastic Nut
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    NOTE:

    For a better access, install the wire tie through the wheelhouse.

  7. Install a new zip tie to the plastic nut and secure the battery positive battery cable.
  8. Lower the vehicle.
    9. Fig 7: Distance Of Battery Positive Cable
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  9. Check the distance (a) 255 mm (10 in) of the battery positive cable.
    10. Fig 8: Battery Positive Cable Bolt
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  10. Check the 6 retainers (1) of the battery positive cable (2) for proper seat.
  11. Install the battery positive cable bolt (3) and tighten to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
    12. Fig 9: Retainers And Covers
    GM4087968Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Install the cover (3).
  13. Lock the 3 retainers (4, 5).
  14. Install the cover (2).
  15. Lock the 10 retainers (1).
  16. Install Rear Compartment Floor Panel Trim
    17. Fig 10: Battery Positive Distribution Cover And Cable Bolt
    GM4087965Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  17. Install the battery positive cable bolt (1) and tighten to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
    18. Fig 11: Retainers
    GM4091417Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  18. Install the battery positive distribution cover (1).
  19. Lock the 2 retainers (2).
  20. Connect Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection 
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