Installation Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Suburban C2500, 6.0 USECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: Starter Solenoid Cable
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  1. Install the starter solenoid cable to the vehicle.
  2. Fig 2: Battery Cable Components
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  3. Install the starter solenoid cable to the positive battery terminal.
  4. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  5. Tighten the starter solenoid cable nut (5).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nut to 5 N.m (44 lb in).

  6. Close the starter solenoid cable cover at the positive battery terminal.
  7. Install the starter solenoid cable terminal (2) to the mega fuse stud.
  8. Install the starter solenoid cable nut (1) to the mega fuse stud.

    Tighten 

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

  9. Install the starter solenoid cable clip (4) to the A/C evaporator tube.
  10. Fig 3: Mega Fuse Cover
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  11. Install the mega fuse cover.
  12. Raise the vehicle.
  13. Fig 4: Starter Solenoid Cable And Nut
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  14. Install the starter solenoid cable (2) to the starter.
  15. Install the starter solenoid cable nut (1) to the starter.

    Tighten 

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

  16. Fig 5: Starter Solenoid Cable Clip And Bolt
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  17. Position the starter solenoid cable clip to the frame and install the starter solenoid cable clip bolt (2).
  18. Install the starter solenoid cable clip (1) to the wheelhouse panel.
  19. Fig 6: Oil Pan Skid Plate
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  20. For 2500 series vehicles, install the oil pan skid plate and tighten the rear 2 bolts and install and tighten the front 2 bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 28 N.m (21 lb ft).

  21. Fig 7: Oil Pan Skid Plate And Bolts
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  22. For 1500 series vehicles, install the oil pan skid plate and bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 28 N.m (21 lb ft).

  23. Lower the vehicle.
  24. Install the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Resonator Outlet Duct Replacement .
  25. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
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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.
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