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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 6REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 261 (BATTERY)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSGROUND STRAP REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6

Installation Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6SECTION Installation Procedure

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CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .

Install the bolt and the ground strap to the frame. Align the tab on the ground strap with the hole in the frame.
Tighten

Tighten the ground strap to frame bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

Fig 1: Installing Ground Strap & Bolt To Frame
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Install the bolt with the battery negative cable and the ground strap to the front of the engine. Align the ground strap in order to avoid contact with the transmission cooler pipes.
Tighten

Tighten the ground strap to engine bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
Lower the vehicle.
Reset the vehicle information. Refer to RADIO/AUDIO SYSTEM DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION .

Fig 2: Installing Bolt With Battery Negative Cable & Ground Strap To Engine
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• 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.