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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SUBURBAN C2500, 6.0 UREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 810 (BATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSBATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECTION AND CONNECTION (2.4L (LAT))INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Suburban C2500, 6.0 U

Installation Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Suburban C2500, 6.0 USECTION Installation Procedure
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IMPORTANT: Clean any existing corrosion from the battery terminal bolt flange and the battery cable end.
    Fig 1: Locating Negative Battery Cable
    GM1813244Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the negative battery cable (2) to the battery.
    2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  2. Tighten the negative battery cable terminal nut (1).

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).

  3. Close the negative battery cable cover until the two side retainers are engaged.
    4. Fig 2: Identifying ECM Bracket And ECM
    GM1813961Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Unsecure and position the ECM (w/bracket) to the battery hold down retainer. Align the side tabs and slide the bracket rearward.
    5. Fig 3: Identifying Hybrid-Related Harness Retainers
    GM1820895Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the 36 volt positive battery cable clip (4) to the ECM bracket.
  6. Install the generator battery control module cover. Refer to Generator Battery Control Module Cover Replacement .
  7. Close the hood.
  8. Insert the ignition key and turn the key to the ON position.
  9. Program all of the customer's radio station presets and set the radio clock to the current time.
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