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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G3500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDED, 6.5 FREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 395 (BATTERY)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSBATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger Extended, 6.5 F

Installation Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger Extended, 6.5 FSECTION Installation 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.
  1. Install the negative battery cable into the wiring harness conduit.
  2. Install the battery cable harness to the vehicle.
    3. Fig 1: Identifying Battery Cable Harness
    G01764910Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the battery cable harness to the retainers.
  4. Install the positive battery cable to the generator.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  5. Install the generator output BAT terminal nut. Tighten the nut to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
  6. Install the protective boot to the generator output BAT terminal.
  7. Install the positive battery cable to the starter motor BAT terminal.
    8. Fig 2: Identifying Starter Motor BAT Terminal Positive Battery Cable
    G01764911Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the starter solenoid BAT terminal nut. Tighten the nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
  9. Install the front lower air deflector. Refer to RADIATOR AIR BAFFLE AND DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT - LOWER .
  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. Install the positive battery cable harness to the BEC.
  12. Install the BEC to the strut tower.
  13. Install the positive battery cable to the BEC.
  14. Install the junction block lead nut to the positive battery cable. Tighten the nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
  15. Install the remote positive stud cover.
    16. Fig 3: Identifying Remote Positive Stud Cover
    G01764912Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Install the ground wire and the bolt to the frame. Tighten the bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
  17. Install the positive battery cable to the battery. Tighten the bolt to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
    18. Fig 4: Identifying Battery Cables
    G01764913Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure .
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