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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G3500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDED, 6.5 FREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 503 (BATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSBATTERY POSITIVE CABLE REPLACEMENT (LA1)REMOVAL PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger Extended, 6.5 F

Removal Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger Extended, 6.5 FSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

When replacing battery cables, be sure to use replacement cables that are the same type, gauge and length.

  1. Remove the battery ground (negative) cable from the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (LA1)  or Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (LY7) .
    2. Fig 1: Identifying Battery Positive Cable
    GM1236359Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove the battery positive cable from the battery.
    3. Fig 2: Locating Battery Positive Cable Nut & Cable
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  3. Remove the battery positive cable nut and cable from the underhood electrical center.
  4. Remove the battery positive cable nut and cable from the generator.
  5. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  6. Remove the lower radiator baffle. Refer to Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors in Engine Cooling.
  7. Remove the battery cable conduit from the conduit retainers.
    8. Fig 3: View Of Battery Ground (Negative) Cable Nut & Cable From Transaxle Stud
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  8. Remove the starter motor BAT terminal nut from the starter motor.
  9. Remove the battery positive cable from the starter motor BAT terminal.
  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. Remove the battery positive cable from the vehicle.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.