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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SUBURBAN K2500, 6.0 UREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1434 (BATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSBATTERY REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION 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 Hold Down Retainer & Bolt
    GM1702812Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the battery.
    2. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  2. Install the battery hold down retainer and bolt and tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
    3. Fig 2: View Of Front Fender Rear Upper Brace & Bolts
    GM1702811Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the front fender rear upper brace and bolts and tighten to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
    4. Fig 3: View Of Battery Cable Components
    GM1702504Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Position the starter solenoid cable to the battery.
  5. Install the starter solenoid cable to the positive battery terminal.
  6. Tighten the starter solenoid cable nut (5) to 5 N.m (44 lb in).
  7. Close the starter solenoid cable cover at the positive battery terminal.
  8. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (With Single Battery) , Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (With Auxiliary Battery)  or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (With Dual Batteries) .
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