Installation Procedure

2006 Pontiac G6 GTP, 2D Coupe, StandardSECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: View Of 36-Volt Positive Battery Cable Pigtail Connector
    GM1896272Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the 36-volt positive battery cable pigtail connector (1).
  2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
  3. Fig 2: View Of Positive Battery Cable Pigtail Connection Keyway
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  4. Align the 36-volt positive battery cable pigtail connection keyway (2) with the paint dot (1) on the 36-volt positive battery cable casting. Once aligned, rotate the pigtail lock ring (3) securing the connection.
  5. Fig 3: Identifying 36-Volt Positive Battery Cable Pigtail
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  6. Carefully feed the 36-volt positive battery cable pigtail into the rear compartment panel until the 36-volt positive battery cable casting (2) is seated onto the studs.
  7. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  8. Install the 36-volt positive battery cable casting nuts (3).

    Tighten:Β  Tighten the nuts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

  9. Install the 36-volt positive battery cable clip nut (4).

    Tighten:Β  Tighten the nuts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. Fig 4: Locating 36-Volt Positive Battery Cable Retainer Bolt
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  12. Position the 36-volt positive battery cable retainer (2) to the fan cover.
  13. Install the 36-volt positive battery cable retainer bolt (1).

    Tighten:Β  Tighten the bolt to 8 N.m (71 lb in).

  14. Fig 5: Locating 36-Volt Positive Battery Cable Nuts
    GM1892886Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Install the 36-volt positive battery cable leads (2).
  16. Install the 36-volt positive battery cable lead nut (1).

    Tighten:Β  Tighten the nut to 9 N.m (18 lb in).

  17. Install a NEW 36-volt positive battery cable lead nut (3). Start the nut finger tight, and then torque to the specification given.

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

  18. Connect the hybrid battery. Refer to Hybrid Battery Service Disconnect/ConnectΒ .
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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