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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDED, 5.0 MREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 922 (BATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSBATTERY POSITIVE CABLE REPLACEMENT (WITH 4.3 L ENGINE)REMOVAL PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.0 M

Removal Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.0 MSECTION 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 Disconnection and Connection (Single Battery) .
    2. Fig 1: View Of Battery Ground (Negative) Cable & Bolt
    GM368386Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  2. Disconnect the positive battery cable from the battery.
    3. Fig 2: Positive Cable At Engine Wiring Harness Junction Block
    GM368390Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Disconnect the positive cable from the engine wiring harness junction block.
    4. Fig 3: Battery Cable Junction Block And Bracket
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  4. Remove the battery cable junction block from the junction block bracket.
    5. Fig 4: View Of Generator Cable & Nut
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  5. Remove the nut from the back of the generator.
  6. Remove the positive battery cable from the generator.
  7. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
    8. Fig 5: Positive And Negative Battery Calbe Mounting
    GM368404Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Remove the bolts securing the positive cable to the engine.
  9. Remove the positive cable from the power steering accessory bracket (4WD 15 series).
    10. Fig 6: Positive Battery Cable Terminal At Starter
    GM368407Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Remove the nut from the positive terminal of the starter.
  11. Remove the positive battery cable from the starter.
  12. Remove the positive battery cable from the retention clip.
  13. Remove the positive battery cable.
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