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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 Positive & Negative Battery Cable Assembly
    GM1891625Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Place the NEW positive battery cable (4) next to the negative battery cable (3).
  2. Install NEW tape (1) securing the positive cable to the negative cable.
  3. Place the positive battery cable assembly into position in the vehicle as noted during removal.
    4. Fig 2: View Of Body Harness Cables & UBEC
    GM1891199Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the positive battery cable (3) to the battery.
    5. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  5. Tighten the positive battery cable nut (2).

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

  6. Position positive battery cable lead (4) to the UBEC and tighten the integral bolt (5).

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 5 N.m (44 lb in).

    7. Fig 3: View Of UBEC Cover
    GM1891511Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the UBEC cover (1).
    8. Fig 4: View Of Battery Positive Cable Extension Cable Lead & Positive Battery Cable.
    GM1891200Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the battery positive cable extension cable lead (3) to the positive battery cable.
  9. Install the battery positive cable extension cable nut (2).

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

  10. Close the positive battery cable cover (1).
    11. Fig 5: View Of Positive Battery Cable Clip & Oil Level Indicator Tube Bracket
    GM1891297Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the positive battery cable clip (2) to the oil level indicator tube bracket (1).
    12. Fig 6: View Of Positive Battery Cable & Starter Motor
    GM1891299Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
  13. Install the positive battery cable lead (2) to the starter motor.
  14. Install the positive battery cable to starter motor nut (1).

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

    15. Fig 7: Locating Engine Wiring Harness Electrical Connector At Starter
    GM1891303Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) to the starter.
  16. Lower the vehicle.
  17. 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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