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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 6REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1840 (BATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS (BATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEM)AUXILIARY GENERATOR BRACKET REPLACEMENT (BATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEM)REMOVAL PROCEDURE (BATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEM)
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6
Removal Procedure (Battery, Charging System And Starting System)
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6SECTION Removal Procedure (Battery, Charging System And Starting System)
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WARNING:
Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning
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- Remove the fan shroud. Refer to Engine Coolant Fan Upper Shroud Replacement (4.3L, 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L, 7.0L) or Engine Coolant Fan Upper Shroud Replacement (6.6L) .
- Disconnect the auxiliary generator electrical connector.
- Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
- Remove the positive battery cable from the auxiliary generator, perform the following:
- Slide the boot (4) down to access the terminal stud.
- Remove the positive cable nut (1).
- Remove the positive cable.
- Remove the auxiliary generator bolts (3).
- Remove the auxiliary generator (4).
- Remove the auxiliary generator bracket bolts.
- Remove the auxiliary generator bracket.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.