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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G3500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDEDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 410 (BATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSBATTERY POSITIVE CABLE REPLACEMENT (LH2 WITH TOP POST)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 Starter Motor & Connections
    GM1237944Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Position the battery positive cable to the engine.
  2. Install the positive battery cable to the retaining features on the engine wiring harness bracket.
    3. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  3. Connect the battery positive cable (2) to the starter and install the starter terminal nut and tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
    4. Fig 2: Identifying Battery Positive Cable To Underhood Fuse Block
    GM772415Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement .
  5. Connect the cable retaining clip to the stud.
  6. Install battery positive cable (2) and nut (1) to the underhood fuse block and tighten to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
    7. Fig 3: View Of Underhood Fuse Box
    GM785724Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the underhood fuse block cover to the underhood fuse block.
  8. Install the wiring harness to the retaining features on the underhood fuse block cover.
    9. Fig 4: View Of Underhood Fuse Box
    GM785724Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the underhood fuse block cover to the underhood fuse block.
  10. Install the wiring harness to the retaining features on the underhood fuse block cover.
    11. Fig 5: Identifying Battery Positive Cable At Battery
    GM2001604Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Connect the battery positive cable to the battery (3).
  12. Rotate the lever (2) on the battery clamp to engage the clamp
  13. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LHD With Top Post) .
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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