Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Buick LaCrosse and 2008 Buick Allure. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Position the battery positive cable to the engine.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

Fig 1: View Of Starter Terminal Nut & Battery Positive Cable

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NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Connect the battery positive cable (2) to the starter and install the starter terminal nut (1).
Tighten: Tighten the battery positive cable nut to 13 N.m (115 lb in).

Fig 2: View Of Battery Positive Lead & Generator BAT Terminal Nut

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Connect the battery positive lead (2) to the generator and install the generator BAT terminal nut (3).
Tighten: Tighten the generator BAT terminal nut to 13 N.m (115 lb in).
Install the protective boot to the generator output BAT terminal.
Lower the vehicle.

Fig 3: Identifying Battery Positive Cable To Underhood Fuse Block

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Install the nut (1) securing the battery positive cable (2) to the electrical center.
Tighten: Tighten the battery positive cable to electrical center nut to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

Fig 4: View Of Underhood Fuse Box

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Install the electrical center cover.

Fig 5: View Of Battery Positive & Negative Cables

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Connect the battery positive cable to the battery.
Tighten: Tighten the battery cable to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).
Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (L26) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LY7) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LS4) .