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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001SUBURBAN C1500REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE MECHANICALSTARTERBATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEMREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSBATTERY POSITIVE CABLE REPLACEMENT (WITH 4.3 L ENGINE)INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet Suburban C1500

Installation Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Suburban C1500SECTION Installation Procedure
    Fig 1: Positive Battery Cable Terminal At Starter
    GM368407Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Install the positive battery cable.
  2. Install the positive battery cable to the retention clip.
  3. Install the positive battery cable to the starter.
  4. Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.

    Install the nut to the positive terminal of the starter.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).

    5. Fig 2: Positive And Negative Battery Calbe Mounting
    GM368404Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Install the bolts securing the positive cable to the engine.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolt to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

  6. Install the positive cable to the power steering accessory bracket (4WD 15 series).
  7. Remove the safety stands.
  8. Lower the vehicle.
    9. Fig 3: View Of Generator Cable & Nut
    GM395686Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Install the positive battery cable to the generator.
  10. Install the nut to the back of the generator.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nut to 18 N.m (13 lb ft).

    11. Fig 4: Battery Cable Junction Block And Bracket
    GM395684Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Install the battery cable junction block to the junction block bracket.
    12. Fig 5: Positive Cable At Engine Wiring Harness Junction Block
    GM368390Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Connect the positive battery cable to the engine wiring harness junction block.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolt to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

    13. Fig 6: View Of Battery Ground (Negative) Cable & Bolt
    GM368386Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  13. Connect the positive battery cable to the battery.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolt to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).

  14. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Single Battery) .
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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.