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Connect Procedure

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WARNING: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning .
NOTE: Clean any existing corrosion from the battery terminal and the battery cable end.
    Fig 1: Auxiliary Battery Negative Cable & Nut
    GM2364112Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  1. Install the auxiliary battery negative cable (2) onto the auxiliary battery negative post.
  2. Tighten the auxiliary battery negative cable clamp nut (1) to 7.5 N.m (66 lb in).
  3. Fig 2: Negative Cable Nut
    GM2352283Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the primary battery negative cable onto the primary battery negative post.
  5. Tighten the primary battery negative cable clamp nut (1) to 5 N.m (44 lb in).
  6. Close the hood.