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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SUBURBAN K2500, 6.0 UREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1122 (BATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSBATTERY CURRENT SENSOR REPLACEMENT (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, AND 6.2L)INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

2006 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 6.0 U

Installation Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 6.0 USECTION Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: View Of Battery Cable & Current Sensor

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Squeeze the negative battery cable branches together.

IMPORTANT: Ensure the battery current sensor is installed in the correct direction and location on the negative battery cable.

Slide the NEW battery current sensor (2) up onto the negative battery cable to the location previously marked during removal.
Wrap electrical tape around the battery current sensor leg in order to secure the sensor to the negative battery cable.
Install the negative battery cable clips (1) to the cable to the locations previously marked during removal.
Install the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Replacement (4.3L) or Battery Negative Cable Replacement (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, and 6.2L) or Battery Negative Cable Replacement (6.6L) .

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When to See a Mechanic

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.