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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 6REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1314 (BATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSBATTERY POSITIVE CABLE REPLACEMENT (LY7)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
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Cadillac STS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
IMPORTANT:
  • Always use replacement cables that are of the same type, diameter and length of the cables that you are replacing.
  • Always route the replacement cable the same as the original cable.
    Fig 1: View Of Battery Cables
    GM772424Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Disconnect the battery positive cable from the battery.
    3. Fig 2: View Of Underhood Fuse Box
    GM785724Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Depress the tabs in order to remove the cover from the electrical center.
    4. Fig 3: Identifying Battery Positive Cable To Underhood Fuse Block
    GM772415Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the nut (1) securing the battery positive cable (2) to the electrical center.
    5. Fig 4: View Of Battery Positive Lead & Generator BAT Terminal Nut
    GM887703Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Reposition the protective boot from the generator output BAT terminal for access.
  6. Remove the generator output BAT terminal nut (3) and disconnect the battery positive lead (2) from the generator.
    7. Fig 5: View Of Starter Terminal Nut & Battery Positive Cable
    GM887713Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the starter terminal nut (1) and disconnect the battery positive cable (2) from the starter.
  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. Remove the battery positive cable from the engine.
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