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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006CAB & CHASSIS SILVERADO 2D PICKUP, 8.1 G, 4WD, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ELECTRICALCHARGING SYSTEMSBATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEM - INTRODUCTIONREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSGENERATOR CABLE REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado 2D Pickup, 8.1 G, 4WD, Automatic

Removal Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado 2D Pickup, 8.1 G, 4WD, AutomaticSECTION Removal Procedure
CAUTION: Refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Single Battery)  or Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Auxiliary Battery) .
  2. If necessary, remove the engine sight shield. Refer to Engine Sight Shield Replacement (4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L (RPO LQ4)) or Engine Sight Shield Replacement (6.0L (RPO LQ9)) in Engine Mechanical - 4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L.
  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.
    Fig 1: View Of Generator Cable & Nut
    GM395686Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Open the positive cable junction block.
    Fig 2: View Of Battery Cables At Junction Block
    GM662521Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the generator cable nut.
  6. Remove the generator cable (2) from the junction block.
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