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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 6REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 2269 (BATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSBATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE REPLACEMENT (LLT WITH SIDE POST)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 2010 Cadillac STS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
  • 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: Instrument Panel (I/P) Harness Electrical Connector
    GM1484712Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Side Post) .
  2. Disconnect the instrument panel (I/P) harness electrical connector (1) from the battery current sensor.
    3. Fig 2: Battery Area Cable Mounts & Connectors
    GM772418Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the bolt (1) securing the negative battery cable to the side rail.
  4. Disconnect the body harness connector (3) from the negative battery cable.
    5. Fig 3: Battery Negative Cable Stud To Engine Block
    GM1522523Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the stud securing the negative battery cable to the engine block.
  6. Lower the vehicle.
  7. Remove the negative battery cable.
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