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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G3500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDEDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 114 (BATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSBATTERY POSITIVE 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: Identifying Battery Positive Cable & Solenoid
    GM1784310Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the positive battery cable.
  2. Raise and the vehicle.
  3. Install the positive battery cable (2) to the starter solenoid.
    4. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  4. Install the positive battery cable nut (1) to the starter solenoid.

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

  5. Lower the vehicle.
    6. Fig 2: View Of Battery Positive Cable, Cable Clips, Bolts & Nuts
    GM1783030Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the positive battery cable to the junction block and tighten the positive battery cable bolt (6).

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

  7. Install the positive 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. Position the positive battery cable to the battery.
  10. Tighten the positive battery cable bolt (5).

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).

  11. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
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