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2006 Pontiac G6 GTP, 2D Coupe, Standard

Installation Procedure

2006 Pontiac G6 GTP, 2D Coupe, StandardSECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: View Of Negative Cable Ground Terminal Lead
    GM1578421Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the negative cable.
  2. Position the negative battery cable terminal (6) in front of the engine harness ground terminal (5).
    3. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  3. Install the engine harness ground lead bolt (1).

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

  4. Install the radiator lower air baffle. Refer to Radiator Air Lower Baffle and Deflector Replacement .
  5. Lower the vehicle.
  6. Install the negative cable to the retainers.
  7. Install tape holding the positive cable to the negative cable.
    8. Fig 2: View Of Battery Cables
    GM1578419Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the negative battery cable clip (3) to the battery tray.
  9. Install the negative cable ground terminal nut at the tie bar.

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

  10. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LZ4, LY7, and LE5)  or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LAT) .
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