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Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2006 🢒 GTO 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Electrical 🢒 Battery Negative Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 211595 Size: SH
  1. Remove the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement .
  2. Remove the ground terminal bolt.
  3. Remove the ground lead bolt (1) at the engine block.
  4. Remove the negative cable from the harness conduit.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 211595 Size: SH
  1. Install the negative cable to the harness conduit.
  2. Position the ground lead (2).

    3. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  3. Install the ground lead bolt (1) at the engine block.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the ground lead bolt to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

  4. Position the ground lead.
  5. Install the ground terminal bolt to the wheelhouse.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the ground terminal bolt to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).

  6. Install the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement .