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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)BATTERY TRAY REPLACEMENT (PRIMARY)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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  1. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir bolt and reposition the reservoir.
    2. Fig 1: Identifying Battery & Cables
    GM1202776Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Disconnect the battery negative cable from the battery negative terminal. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  3. Disconnect the battery positive cable from the battery positive terminal. Refer to Battery Positive Cable Replacement (With LMM Primary)  or Battery Positive Cable Replacement (With LMM Auxiliary)  or Battery Positive Cable Replacement (With LY2, LME or LY6)  or Battery Positive Cable Replacement (With LU3) .
  4. Remove the battery limiter from the vehicle if equipped.
  5. Remove the fender brace.
    6. Fig 2: Identifying Battery, Battery Hold-Down Retainer Bolt And Retainer
    GM1202786Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the battery hold-down bolt and retainer.
  7. Remove the battery.
    8. Fig 3: Identifying Battery Tray And Bolts
    GM1202817Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the battery tray bolts.
  9. Disconnect the vacuum hoses.
  10. Disconnect the vacuum pump electrical connector.
  11. Remove the battery tray from the vehicle.
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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.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.