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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC2009CANYON 4D PICKUP, 2.9 9REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE MECHANICALSTARTERBATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEMREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSBATTERY POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE CABLE REPLACEMENT (LLV/LLR)INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2009 GMC Canyon 4D Pickup, 2.9 9

Installation Procedure

2009 GMC Canyon 4D Pickup, 2.9 9SECTION Installation Procedure
    Fig 1: Identifying Generator/Starter Wiring
    GM1560044Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Insert the battery cables to the vehicle.
  2. Install the battery cable clip (3) to the engine wiring harness bracket.
    3. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  3. Install the bolt (5) securing the negative battery cable ground terminal (4) to the engine block. Tighten the bolt to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).
    4. Fig 2: View Of Starter Wiring
    GM1560047Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the positive battery cable terminal (2) to the starter and the starter terminal nut (1).
  5. Install the left wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement .
    6. Fig 3: Identifying Battery Cable Harness Clips
    GM1560042Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the battery cable harness clips (1, 2) to the battery tray.
    7. Fig 4: Locating Nuts Securing Battery Cables To Underhood Fuse Block
    GM1560045Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Tighten the nuts (1) securing the battery cables to the underhood fuse block to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
  8. Install the underhood fuse block cover to the underhood fuse block, engaging the locking tabs.
    9. Fig 5: Locating Negative Battery Cable Ground Bolt & Control Module Clip
    GM1749611Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the generator battery control module clip (1) to the upper battery box.
  10. Install the bolt (3) securing the negative battery cable ground (2) to the battery tray.

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

    11. Fig 6: Identifying Battery Cable Wiring Harness Connector
    GM1749616Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Connect the battery cable wiring harness electrical connector to the body wiring harness electrical connector.
    12. Fig 7: Identifying Engine Wiring Harness Connector & Retaining Clips
    GM1749614Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) to the generator battery control module.
  13. Install the engine wiring harness clip (2) to the upper battery box.
    14. Fig 8: View Of Battery Cables
    GM1313634Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Install the positive battery cable (4) to the battery.
  15. Tighten the positive battery cable nut (3) to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
  16. Close the protective cover to access the positive battery cable terminal.
  17. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
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