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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001SILVERADO 1500 HD, RWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISELECTRICALCHARGING SYSTEMSBATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEMREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSGENERATOR CABLE REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD, RWD

Removal Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD, RWDSECTION Removal Procedure
CAUTION:

Refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.

    Fig 1: View Of Battery Cables
    GM662092Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Auxiliary Battery) , Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Single Battery) .
  2. If necessary, remove the engine sight shield. Refer to Upper Intake Manifold Sight Shield Replacement (6.0 L w/RPOs Y91 and Z88) , Upper Intake Manifold Sight Shield Replacement (4.8 L, 5.3 L, and 6.0 L) in Engine Mechanical - 4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L.
    3. Fig 2: View Of Generator Cable & Nut
    GM395686Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Remove the generator cable from the generator, perform the following:
    1. Reposition the boot to expose the stud.
    2. Remove the generator cable nut.
    3. Remove the generator cable from the stud.
    4. Fig 3: View Of Battery Cables At Junction Block
    GM662521Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Open the positive cable junction block.
  5. Remove the generator cable nut.
  6. Remove the generator cable (2) from the junction block.
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