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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 6REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE MECHANICALSTARTERBATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEMREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSBATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE REPLACEMENT (4.3L)REMOVAL PROCEDURE
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6

Removal Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6SECTION Removal Procedure
    Fig 1: Identifying Battery Positive Cable
    GM1951142Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable (4). Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Remove the negative battery cable ground lead bolt (2) from the inner fender panel.
  3. Remove the negative battery cable ground lead (3) from the inner fender panel.
  4. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
    5. Fig 2: Identifying Negative Battery Cable Ground Lead Bolt
    GM1951145Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the negative battery cable ground lead bolt (2) at the crossmember.
  6. Remove the negative battery cable ground lead (1) from the crossmember.
    7. Fig 3: Identifying Engine Block Negative Battery Cable Ground Lead Bolt
    GM1951143Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the negative battery cable ground lead bolt (2) from the engine block.
  8. Remove the negative battery cable ground lead (1) from the block.
  9. Lower the vehicle.
  10. Remove the negative battery cable from the vehicle.
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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.
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  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
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