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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 POSITIVE CABLE REPLACEMENT (LH2 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 way as the original cable.
    Fig 1: Battery Cables, Retaining Clip & Bolt To Shock Tower
    GM1201077Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable (2). Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Side Post) .
  2. Disconnect the battery positive cable (1) from the battery.
    3. Fig 2: Underhood Fuse Box
    GM785724Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the wiring harness from the retaining features on the underhood fuse block cover.
  4. Depress the tabs in order to remove the underhood fuse block cover from the underhood fuse block.
    5. Fig 3: Battery Positive Cable To Underhood Fuse Block & Nut
    GM772415Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the nut (1) securing the battery positive cable (2) to the underhood fuse block.
  6. Disconnect the cable retaining clip from the stud.
  7. Remove the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement .
    8. Fig 4: Starter Motor & Connections
    GM1237944Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the positive battery cable (2) from the starter motor.
  9. Remove the positive battery cable from the retaining features on the engine wiring harness bracket.
  10. Remove the positive battery cable from the vehicle.
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