Section 1209 (Battery): Specifications

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application Specification
Metric English
Battery Hold Down Retainer Bolt 18 N.m 13 lb ft
Battery Tray Bolt 12 N.m 106 lb in
Engine Harness Cable Nut 13 N.m 10 lb ft
Generator Bolt 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Generator Bracket Bolt 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Generator Shaft Nut 75 N.m 55 lb ft
Ground Strap Bolt 32 N.m 24 lb ft
Ground Strap Nut 8 N.m 71 lb in
Instrument Panel (IP) Wiring Harness Junction Block Nut 10 N.m 89 lb in
Negative Battery Cable to Battery Bolt 15 N.m 11 lb ft
Negative Battery Cable Ground Nut 8 N.m 71 lb in
Negative Battery Cable Terminal Bolt 8 N.m 71 lb in
Positive Battery Cable Bolt 15 N.m 11 lb ft
Positive Battery Cable Nut (at solenoid) 10 N.m 89 lb in
Positive Battery Cable Nut (at fuse/relay center) 8 N.m 71 lb in
Positive Battery Cable to Starter Motor Stud Nut 15 N.m 11 lb ft
S Terminal Nut 4 N.m 35 lb in
Starter Motor Bolt 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Fig 1: Battery Usage
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