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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1998SUBURBAN K2500, 7.4 J, PART TIMEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 569 (BATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM & STARTING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSBATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE REPLACEMENT (2.2L)REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part Time

Removal Procedure

1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part TimeSECTION Removal Procedure
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CAUTION: Refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE  .
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to JACKING AND LIFTING in General Information.
  3. Remove the negative battery cable bolt from the frame.
    Fig 1: Removing Negative Battery Cable
    G01978274Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the negative battery cable bolt from the radiator support.
    Fig 2: Removing Negative Battery Cable Bolt
    G01978275Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the negative cable harness bolt from the engine.
    Fig 3: Removing Negative Cable Harness Bolt
    G01978276Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the negative battery cable nut from the block.
  7. Remove the negative battery cable.
    Fig 4: Removing Negative Battery Cable
    G01978277Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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