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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1998SUBURBAN K2500, 7.4 J, PART TIMEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 498 (BATTERY)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSBATTERY POSITIVE CABLE REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part Time

Removal Procedure

1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part TimeSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Buick Regal and 2002 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Important:  When replacing battery cables, always use replacement cables that are the same type, gage and length.

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure .
    2. Fig 1: Identifying Battery Cables
    G01764914Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Disconnect the positive battery cable from the battery.
  3. Remove the ground wire bolt from the frame.
  4. Remove the remote positive stud cover.
    5. Fig 2: Identifying Remote Positive Stud Cover
    G01764915Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the junction block lead nut from the positive battery cable.
  6. Remove the positive battery cable from the bussed electrical center (BEC).
  7. Remove the BEC from the strut tower.
  8. Unclip and remove the positive battery cable harness from the BEC.
  9. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
  10. Remove the front lower air deflector. Refer to RADIATOR AIR BAFFLE AND DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT - LOWER .
  11. Remove the positive battery cable from the starter motor BAT terminal.
    12. Fig 3: Identifying Starter Motor BAT Terminal Positive Battery Cable
    G01764916Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the protective boot from the generator output BAT terminal.
  13. Remove the BAT terminal nut and the positive battery cable from the generator.
  14. Unclip and remove the battery cable harness from the retainers.
  15. Remove the battery cable harness from the vehicle.
    16. Fig 4: Identifying Battery Cable Harness
    G01764917Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Remove the positive battery cable from the wiring harness conduit.
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