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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003VENTURE BASE, VAN CARGO EXTENDEDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ELECTRICALBODY ELECTRICALBATTERYREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSBATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE

2003 Chevrolet Venture Base, Van Cargo Extended

Installation Procedure

2003 Chevrolet Venture Base, Van Cargo ExtendedSECTION Installation Procedure

Install the battery ground (negative) and the battery positive cables to the vehicle.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Install the battery positive cable and nut to the starter motor BAT terminal.
Tighten

Tighten the starter motor BAT terminal nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
Install the battery ground (negative) cable and nut to the transaxle stud.
Tighten

Tighten the battery ground (negative) cable nut to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

Fig 1: Installing Battery Ground (Negative) And Battery Positive Cables To Vehicle
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Install the battery cable conduit retainers to the lower tie bar.
Install the battery ground (negative) cable and bolt to the inner fender.
Tighten

Tighten the battery ground (negative) cable inner fender bolt to 5 N.m (44 lb in).
Install the battery positive cable and nut to the underhood electrical center.
Tighten

Tighten the battery positive cable underhood electrical center nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
Install the battery positive cable and bolt to the battery.
Tighten

Tighten the battery terminal bolt to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
Install the battery ground (negative) cable to the battery. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE .

Fig 2: Installing Battery Cable Conduit Retainers To Lower Tie Bar
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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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.