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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 6REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 621 (BATTERY)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSBATTERY POSITIVE CABLE REPLACEMENT (4.3L ENGINE)INSTALLATION 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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  1. Install the positive battery cable.
  2. Install the positive cable to the clip (7) on the oil pan.
  3. Install the positive cable (1) to the starter.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  4. Install the starter lead nut (9).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nut to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

    Fig 1: Install Starter Lead Nut, Positive Cable & Clip
    G02109385Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the positive cable to the channel.
  6. Install the battery cable channel bolts (1).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

  7. Install the negative cable to the battery channel.
  8. Lower the vehicle.
    Fig 2: Install Battery Cable Channel Bolts
    G02109386Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the battery cable bracket and bolt to the power steering pump.

    Tighten 

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

    Fig 3: Install Battery Cable Bracket & Bolt
    G02109387Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the positive cable (1) to the junction block.
  11. Snap the junction block cover.
    Fig 4: Install Positive Cable
    G02109388Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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