Installation Procedure

2006 Isuzu Ascender S, 5.3 M, 4WDSECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: View Of Battery Cooling Air Inlet Duct
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  1. Position the battery tray to the vehicle.
  2. IMPORTANT: Fully insert the duct into the hole on the battery tray past the second molded in ridge, stopping at the flange.
  3. Connect the battery cooling air inlet duct to the battery tray.
  4. Fig 2: Identifying Battery Tray Bolts
    GM1822914Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Set the battery tray completely in place.
  6. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  7. Install the battery tray bolts.

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

  8. Fig 3: View Of Battery Box
    GM1822907Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the A/C evaporator outlet line clamp to the battery tray stud.
  10. Install the A/C evaporator line clamp nut at the battery tray.

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

  11. Install the battery. Refer to Battery ReplacementΒ .
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