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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SUBURBAN K1500, 5.3 ZREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1321 (BATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTARTER SOLENOID CABLE REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Suburban K1500, 5.3 Z

Installation Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Suburban K1500, 5.3 ZSECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: View Of Starter Solenoid Cable
    GM1702991Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the starter solenoid cable to the vehicle.
    2. Fig 2: View Of Battery Cable Components
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  2. Install the starter solenoid cable to the positive battery terminal.
    3. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  3. Tighten the starter solenoid cable nut (5).

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

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

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

  7. Install the starter solenoid cable clip (4) to the A/C evaporator tube.
    8. Fig 3: View Of Mega Fuse Cover
    GM1702800Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the mega fuse cover.
  9. Raise the vehicle.
    10. Fig 4: View Of Starter Solenoid Cable & Nut
    GM1699544Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the starter solenoid cable (2) to the starter.
  11. Install the starter solenoid cable nut (1) to the starter.

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

    12. Fig 5: View Of Starter Solenoid Cable Clip & Bolt
    GM1702990Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Position the starter solenoid cable clip to the frame and install the starter solenoid cable clip bolt (2).
  13. Install the starter solenoid cable clip (1) to the wheelhouse panel.
    14. Fig 6: View Of Oil Pan Skid Plate & Bolts
    GM1698083Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. 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).

    15. Fig 7: View Of Oil Pan Skid Plate & Bolts
    GM1698082Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. For 1500 series vehicles, install the oil pan skid plate and bolts.

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

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