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

Installation Procedure

2009 Saab 9-7X 5.3iSECTION Installation Procedure
    Fig 1: View Of Cable Connections At Starter
    GM1804775Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the positive battery cable to the conduit.
  2. Install the positive battery cable terminal (3).
    3. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  3. Install the positive battery cable terminal nut (2) to the starter and tighten to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
  4. Install the positive battery cable clip (1) to the bracket.
    5. Fig 2: View Of Negative Battery Cable Ground Terminal At Engine Block
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  5. Install the positive battery cable channel locating pin (4) to the oil pan.
  6. Install the positive battery cable channel bolt (3) and tighten to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
  7. Install the engine protection shield. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement .
    8. Fig 3: View Of Negative Battery Cable Ground Terminal Bolt At Shock Tower
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  8. Install the positive battery cable terminal (3) to the generator.
  9. Install the positive battery cable nut (1) and tighten to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
  10. Position the positive battery cable boot (2).
  11. Close the clips (4) on the retaining brackets.
    12. Fig 4: Identifying Positive Battery Cable Terminal At Junction Block
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  12. Install the positive battery cable terminal (2) to the junction block.
  13. Tighten the positive battery cable terminal bolt (1) at the junction block to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
    14. Fig 5: View Of Battery & Cables
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  14. Position the positive battery cable (1) to the battery.
  15. Tighten the battery positive cable bolt to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
  16. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
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