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Installation Procedure

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IMPORTANT:
  • The negative battery cable must not be connected to the battery prior to the installation of the engine harness ground terminal to the engine block.
  • The negative battery cable must not be connected to the battery prior to the installation of the instrument panel harness and the engine harness to the powertrain control module.
    Fig 1: View Of Ground Terminal Bolt
    GM899615Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Install the cable to the engine harness conduit.
  2. Install the ground terminal bolt to the engine block.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

  3. Fig 2: View Of Generator Cable Boot, Head, Nut & Bolt
    GM899614Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the ground cable clip to the shock tower.
  5. Install the ground cable bolt (4) that secures the harness to the shock tower.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  6. Fig 3: Identifying Battery Cable Components
    GM899613Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the ground terminal bolt (3) that secures the harness to the front fender.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  8. Connect the negative battery cable (5). Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure .