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2008 Pontiac Grand Prix Base

Installation Procedure

2008 Pontiac Grand Prix BaseSECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: View Of Positive Cable Nut (4.8L, 5.3L & 6.0L)
    GM759622Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the positive battery cable.
  2. Install the positive cable to the clip on the oil pan.
  3. Install the positive cable to the starter.
    4. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  4. Install the positive cable nut (1).

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

    5. Fig 2: View Of Positive Battery Cable, Channel & Bolt
    GM662508Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the positive battery cable to the channel.
  6. Slide the channel pin into the oil pan tab.
  7. Install the positive battery cable channel bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

  8. Install the engine protection shield. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement .
  9. Lower the vehicle.
    10. Fig 3: View Of Battery Cables At Junction Block
    GM662521Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the positive battery cable (1) into the junction block.

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

  11. Snap the junction block cover closed.
    12. Fig 4: Positive Battery Cable Bolt
    GM662502Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Tighten the positive cable bolt at the UBEC.

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

  13. Position the UBEC lower cover.
  14. Install the UBEC cover.
    15. Fig 5: View Of Negative Battery Cable At Battery
    GM832902Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Connect the positive battery cable.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).

  16. Snap the positive battery cable cap closed.
  17. Connect the negative battery 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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