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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SUBURBAN K1500, 5.3 ZREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE MECHANICALSTARTERBATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEMREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSBATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Suburban K1500, 5.3 Z

Removal Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Suburban K1500, 5.3 ZSECTION Removal Procedure
    Fig 1: View Of Power Steering Pump Battery Cable Bracket & Bolt
    GM662509Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure .
  2. If necessary, remove the left front wheel house panel. Refer to Wheelhouse Panel Replacement .
  3. If equipped with a 4.8L, 5.3L, or 6.0L engine, remove the battery cable bracket bolt and bracket from the power steering pump.
    4. Fig 2: View Of Accessory Power Fuse Block Front Wiring Harness Electrical Connector (4.3L Engine)
    GM847247Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. If equipped, disconnect the accessory power fuse block front wiring harness electrical connector from the negative cable connector.
    5. Fig 3: View Of Wiring Harness Ground/Negative Cable, Clip & Bolt (4.8L, 5.3L, & 6.0L)
    GM662097Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. If equipped with a 4.8L, 5.3L, or 6.0L engine, perform the following:
    1. Remove the negative cable clip from the positive cable clip.
    2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
    3. Remove the engine wiring harness ground/negative cable bolt.
    6. Fig 4: View Of Wiring Harness Ground/Negative Cable, Clip & Bolt (8.1L)
    GM751758Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. If equipped with a 8.1L engine, perform the following:
    1. Remove the negative cable clip from the positive cable clip.
    2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
    3. Remove the engine wiring harness ground/negative cable bolt.
    4. Reposition the wiring harness ground and negative cables.
    7. Fig 5: View Of Negative Battery Cable
    GM662101Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the forward lamp wiring harness ground/negative cable bolt.
  8. Remove the negative battery cable.
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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.