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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Locating Starter Motor & Bolts (LY7)
    GM1394040Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the starter motor.
  2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Install the starter motor bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the starter motor bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

  4. Fig 2: Identifying Starter Motor BAT Terminal Nut (LY7)
    GM1394041Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the starter motor S terminal electrical connector.
  6. Install the battery positive cable and the BAT terminal nut to the starter motor BAT terminal.

    Tighten:  Tighten the starter motor BAT terminal nut to 13 N.m (115 lb in).

  7. Install radiator air baffle assembly. Refer to Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors in Engine Cooling.
  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. Install the battery ground (negative) cable to the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (LA1)  or Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (LY7) .