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Installation Procedure

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  1. If equipped with a 8.1L engine, install the positive battery cable.
  2. install the positive cable to the engine harness clip.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Install the positive cable clip nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 8 N.m (71 lb in).

  4. Install the positive cable to the starter.
  5. Install the starter lead nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the starter lead nut to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

    6. Fig 1: View Of Positive Battery Cable Fasteners (8.1L)
    GM751548Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. If equipped with a 4.8L, 5.3L, or 6.0L engine, Install the positive battery cable.
  7. Install the positive cable to the clip on the oil pan.
  8. Install the positive cable clip to the clip on the oil pan.
  9. Install the positive cable to the starter.
  10. Install the starter lead nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

    11. Fig 2: View Of Positive Battery Cable Fasteners (4.8L, 5.3L & 6.0L)
    GM662510Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. If equipped with a 4.8L, 5.3L, or 6.0L engine, install the battery cable bracket and bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

    12. Fig 3: View Of Power Steering Pump Battery Cable Bracket & Bolt
    GM662509Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the positive battery cable to the channel.
  13. Slide the channel pin into the oil pan tab.
  14. Install the positive battery cable channel bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

    15. Fig 4: View Of Positive Battery Cable, Channel & Bolt
    GM662508Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Lower the vehicle.
  16. If equipped with a 8.1L engine, install the negative cable clip to the positive cable clip.
    17. Fig 5: View Of Wiring Harness Ground/Negative Cable, Clip & Bolt (8.1L)
    GM751758Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. If equipped with a 4.8L, 5.3L, or 6.0L engine, install the negative cable clip to the positive cable clip.
    18. Fig 6: View Of Wiring Harness Ground/Negative Cable, Clip & Bolt (4.8L, 5.3L, & 6.0L)
    GM662097Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Install the positive cable (1) into the junction block.
    19. Fig 7: View Of Battery Cables At Junction Block
    GM662521Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  19. Snap the junction block cover closed.
  20. If necessary, install the engine sight shield. Refer to Engine Sight Shield Replacement (4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L Engines) or Engine Sight Shield Replacement (6.0L Engine w/RPOs Y91 and Z88) in Engine Mechanical - 4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L.
  21. Tighten the positive cable bolt at the UBEC.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

    22. Fig 8: View Of Underhood Bussed Electrical Center Positive Cable Bolt
    GM847253Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  22. Install the positive battery cable.
  23. Tighten the positive battery cable.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).

  24. Snap the positive battery cable cap closed.
    25. Fig 9: View Of Battery & Positive Battery Cable
    GM662504Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  25. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Single Battery)  or Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Auxiliary Battery) .
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