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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSAAB20099-7X 5.3IREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE MECHANICALSTARTERENGINE ELECTRICALREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSBATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE REPLACEMENT (5.3L ENGINE)INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2009 Saab 9-7X 5.3i

Installation Procedure

2009 Saab 9-7X 5.3iSECTION Installation Procedure
NOTE:
  • The negative battery cable must not be connected to the battery prior to the installation of the engine harness ground terminal to the engine block.
  • The negative battery cable must not be connected to the battery prior to the installation of the instrument panel harness and the engine harness to the powertrain control module.
    Fig 1: View Of Negative Battery Cable Ground Terminal At Engine Block
    GM1804776Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the negative battery cable and re-tape the conduit.
  2. Position the negative battery cable ground (1) to the engine block.
    3. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  3. Install the negative battery cable ground terminal bolt (2) to the engine block and tighten to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
    4. Fig 2: View Of Negative Battery Cable Ground Terminal Bolt At Shock Tower
    GM1804773Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Position the negative battery cable ground terminal (6) to the shock tower.
  5. Install the negative battery cable ground bolt (7) to the shock tower and tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb in.
  6. Install the negative battery cable clip (5) to the shock tower.
    7. Fig 3: Identifying Negative Battery Cable Ground Terminal Bolt
    GM1804770Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the negative battery cable ground terminal (1) to the left wheelhouse panel. Ensure that the anti-rotation tab (3) is inserted into the hole in the wheelhouse panel.
  8. Install the negative battery cable ground terminal bolt (2) at the left wheelhouse panel and tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
  9. Install the battery cable to the battery cable clip attached to the junction block bracket.
    10. Fig 4: Identifying Negative Battery Cable
    GM1804784Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector to the generator battery control module.
  11. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
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