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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: Identifying Battery Positive Cable Retainer Bolt, Cable Nut, And Cable Terminal
    GM2305357Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Route the battery positive cable to the starter and the battery.
  2. Raise the vehicle.
    3. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  3. Install the battery positive cable retainer bolt (1) to the engine block and tighten to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
  4. Install the battery positive cable terminal (3) and nut (2) to the starter solenoid stud and tighten to 13 N.m (115 lb in).
  5. Lower the vehicle.
    6. Fig 2: Identifying Battery Positive Cable Bolt & Cable Clip
    GM2305018Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Install the battery positive cable bolt (4) to the junction block and tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
  7. Install the battery positive cable clip (3) to the battery tray.
  8. Install tape to secure the battery negative cable to the battery positive cable.
  9. Install the battery positive cable to the positive terminal of the battery.
  10. Tighten the battery positive cable bolt and tighten to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).
  11. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LE5, LE9, LY7) .
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