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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G3500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDEDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 114 (BATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSBATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE REPLACEMENT (L61)INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger Extended

Installation Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger ExtendedSECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: View Of Transaxle Stud Wiring Harness Terminals
    GM1783218Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the negative battery cable.
  2. Install the negative battery cable terminal (1) to the transaxle stud.
  3. Install the engine wiring harness terminal (2) to the transaxle stud.
    4. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  4. Install the engine wiring harness nut (3).

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

    5. Fig 2: View Of Battery Positive Cable, Cable Clips, Bolts & Nuts
    GM1783030Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the negative battery cable ground terminal (2) to the tie bar stud.
  6. Instal the negative battery cable ground terminal nut (1) to the tie bar stud.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  7. Install the negative battery cable clip (4) to the battery tray.
  8. Install tape in order to secure the negative battery cable to the positive battery cable.
  9. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
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