Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Installation Procedure
2006 Chevrolet SSR AutomaticSECTION Installation Procedure
- Install the positive battery cable to vehicle.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the positive battery cable to wire looms under hood.
- Install the positive cable and nut in the junction box.
Tighten: Tighten nut to 6 N.m (53 lb in).
- Close the hood.
- Raise the vehicle.
- Install the positive battery cable to the wire looms on top of the right side frame rail.
- Connect the negative and positive battery cables. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure .
- Install the rear battery cover (2) and nuts (1).
Tighten: Tighten nuts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Lower the vehicle.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
in Cautions and Notices.
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.