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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G3500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDEDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 410 (BATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSBATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE REPLACEMENT (LC3)REMOVAL PROCEDURE
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger Extended

Removal Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger ExtendedSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 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: Instrument Panel (I/P) Harness Electrical Connector
    GM1484712Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Side Post)  or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LHD With Top Post) .
  2. Remove the left side engine compartment sight shield.
  3. Remove the engine sight shield. Refer to Intake Manifold Sight Shield Replacement .
  4. Disconnect the instrument panel (I/P) harness electrical connector (1) from the battery current sensor.
    5. Fig 2: View Of Battery Cables
    GM1201077Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the cable retaining clip from the stud on the shock tower.
  6. Remove the bolt securing the negative battery cable (2) to the shock tower.
    7. Fig 3: View Of Instrument Panel Harness Connector
    GM1201078Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Disconnect the instrument panel harness connector from the negative battery cable.
  8. Disconnect the cable retaining clips from the engine bracket.
    9. Fig 4: View Of Battery Negative Cable-To-Engine Block Bolt
    GM1201076Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the bolt securing the negative battery cable to the engine block.
  10. Remove the negative battery cable.
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