Installation Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 6.0 USECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: View Of Battery Tray, Brackets & Nuts
    GM1702822Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the battery tray to the vehicle.
  2. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  3. Install the 3 nuts securing the battery tray to the battery tray bracket and tighten to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
  4. Install the nut securing the battery tray to the front fender inner panel and tighten to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
  5. Fig 2: View Of Battery Tray Front Support & Bolts
    GM1702819Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the battery tray front support.
  7. Install the battery tray front support bolts and tighten to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
  8. Install the battery. Refer to Battery ReplacementΒ .
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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