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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G3500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDED, 6.5 FREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 605 (BATTERY)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSBATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE REPLACEMENTREMOVAL 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 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the battery tray. Refer to BATTERY TRAY REPLACEMENT .
Remove the heat shield retainer at the upper plenum.

Fig 1: Removing Heat Shield Retainer From Upper Plenum
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Remove the heat shield retainer at the wheelhouse panel.
Remove the battery heat shield.
Remove the right rear spark plug wire.

Fig 2: Removing Heat Shield Retainer From Wheelhouse Panel
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Remove the battery cable clips.

Fig 3: Battery Cable Clips
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Remove the negative battery cable ground nut.
Remove the negative battery cable ground lead (1).

Fig 4: Negative Battery Cable Ground Lead
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Remove the battery cables (1) from the engine wiring harness insulator.
Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General information.

Fig 5: Removing Battery Cables From Engine Wiring Harness Insulator
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Remove the negative battery cable terminal bolt and terminal (1).
Lower the vehicle.
Remove the negative battery cable.

Fig 6: Negative Battery Cable
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• 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.