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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 6REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1009 (BATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSBATTERY REPLACEMENTREMOVAL 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
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 GMC Sierra and 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution .
    Fig 1: View Of Battery Cable Components
    GM1702504Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (w/Single Battery)  or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (w/Auxiliary Battery)  or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (w/Dual Batteries) .
  2. Open the starter solenoid cable cover at the positive battery terminal.
  3. Loosen the starter solenoid cable nut (5).
  4. Remove the starter solenoid cable from the positive battery terminal.
  5. Reposition the starter solenoid cable out of the way.
    6. Fig 2: View Of Front Fender Rear Upper Brace & Bolts
    GM1702811Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the front fender rear upper brace bolts and brace.
    7. Fig 3: View Of Battery Hold Down Retainer & Bolt
    GM1702812Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the battery hold down retainer bolt and retainer.
  8. Remove the battery.
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