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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1998SUBURBAN K2500, 7.4 J, PART TIMEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 913 (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 2003 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
IMPORTANT:
  • Always use replacement cables that are of the same type, diameter and length of the cables that you are replacing.
  • Always route the replacement cable the same way as the original cable.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure .
  2. Disconnect the positive battery cable (1) from the battery.
    3. Fig 1: Underhood Electrical Wiring
    GM934966Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Disconnect the positive battery cable (1) from the UHJB.
    4. Fig 2: View Of Negative Battery Cable To Transmission Bracket
    GM1228615Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Disconnect the positive battery cable from the starter (3).
  5. Disconnect the positive battery cable from the retainers.
  6. Disconnect the positive battery cable from the generator.
  7. Remove the positive battery cable from the vehicle.
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