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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SUBURBAN K2500, 6.0 UREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 385 (BATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM & STARTING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSBATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE REPLACEMENT (4.3L ENGINE)REMOVAL PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 6.0 U

Removal Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 6.0 USECTION Removal Procedure
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CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Single Battery)  or Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Auxiliary Battery) .
  2. Remove the battery cable bracket bolt and bracket from the power steering pump.
    3. Fig 1: View Of Power Steering Pump Battery Cable Bracket & Bolt
    GM662509Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. If equipped, disconnect the accessory power fuse block front wiring harness electrical connector from the negative cable connector.
    4. Fig 2: View Of Accessory Power Fuse Block Front Wiring Harness Electrical Connector (4.3L Engine)
    GM847247Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  5. Remove the engine wiring harness ground/negative battery cable bolt (1).
    6. Fig 3: View Of Engine Wiring Harness Ground/Negative Battery Cable Bolt (4.3L Engine)
    GM869722Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the negative battery cable from the battery cable clip.
  7. Remove the forward lamp wiring harness ground/negative cable bolt (3).
    8. Fig 4: View Of Forward Lamp Wiring Harness Ground/Negative Cable & Bolt (4.3L Engine)
    GM785043Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the forward lamp wiring harness from the frame.
  9. Remove the negative battery cable from the cable channel.
  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. Remove the negative battery cable.
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  • • 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.
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