Securing Loose Electrical Ground Connections
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Chevrolet Trax and 2015 Buick Encore. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
If the electrical ground connection is loose and the ground attachments are not damaged, properly securing the loose electrical ground may be all that is necessary. Carry out the following procedure to secure loose electrical ground connections.
CAUTION:
Use GM approved replacement fasteners with conductive finish for electrical ground repair.
- Using GM approved residue-free solvent or equivalent, thoroughly clean the ground stud threads and allow to dry.
- Carefully remove any corrosion from the electrical ground wire terminal. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections .
- Using a small brush, apply Dielectric Lubricant GM P/N 12377900 (Canadian P/N 10953529) to the ground stud threads.
- Install the ground wire terminal to the ground stud.
- Install the ground stud nut.
- M6 ground stud nut: Tighten to 9 N.m (80 lb in)
- M8 ground stud nut: Tighten to 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
- M10 ground stud nut: Tighten to 45 N.m (33 lb ft)
- Check for proper system operation.
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .