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2006 Buick Terraza CXL, 3.5 L, AWD

Installation Procedure

2006 Buick Terraza CXL, 3.5 L, AWDSECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: Identifying Battery Current Sensor & Battery Cable
    GM1617007Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. If the positive and negative battery cable was replaced, perform the following:
    1. Slide the battery current sensor (1) onto the battery cable.
      2. IMPORTANT: Ensure that the tape tab is pointing away from the negative cable terminal.
    2. Using NEW tie straps and electrical tape, attach the battery current sensor to the battery cable.
    2. Fig 2: View Of Battery Current Sensor, Bat Terminal Nut, Battery Cable Boot & Cable Clip
    GM1617700Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the positive and negative battery cable to the vehicle.
  3. Raise and support the vehicle.
  4. Install the positive battery cable (2) to the starter motor.
    5. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  5. Install the starter solenoid BAT terminal nut (3) to the starter.

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

  6. Position the positive battery cable boot (4) at the starter solenoid.
  7. Install the positive battery cable clip (5) to the transmission stud.
  8. Install the battery cable ground (7) to the transaxle stud.
  9. Install the transaxle stud nut (8).

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

    10. Fig 3: Battery Cable Retainers
    GM1552771Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the battery cable harness retainers from the engine cradle.
  11. Lower the vehicle.
    12. Fig 4: View Of Ground Wire Bolt & Battery Cable Harness Retaining Clips
    GM1617687Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Position the ground wire (5) and install the ground wire bolt (1) to the top rail.

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

  13. Install the battery cable harness retaining clips (2, 3, and 4) to the front rail and fan shroud.
    14. Fig 5: View Of Bussed Electrical Center
    GM1552769Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Install the positive battery cable terminal (2) to the BEC.
  15. Install the positive battery cable junction block lead nut (1).

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

  16. Install the BEC cover.
    17. Fig 6: View Of Battery Cable Connector & I/P Harness Electrical Connector
    GM1616999Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Connect the battery cable connector to the I/P harness electrical connector.
    18. Fig 7: Identifying Negative Battery Cable Terminal & Battery
    GM1616995Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Connect the I/P harness electrical connector (2) to the battery current sensor.
  19. Install the positive battery cable terminal to the battery.
  20. Tighten the positive battery cable terminal lead nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

  21. Snap closed the positive battery cable terminal lead cover (1).
  22. Connect the negative battery cable (3). Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (RPO LS4)  or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (RPOs LZE/LZ4/LZ9) .
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