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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G3500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDEDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 889 (BATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSBATTERY POSITIVE CABLE REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger Extended
Removal Procedure
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger ExtendedSECTION Removal Procedure
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- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and ConnectionΒ .
- Remove the under hood junction block cover.
- Lift the junction block retainers from the locked position (3) and rotate the retainers to the open position (1).
- Reposition the junction block.
- Remove the positive battery cable connector (1) from the underhood bussed electrical center (UBEC).
- Remove the mega fuse cover.
- Remove the generator battery jumper cable to mega fuse nut (3).
- Remove the generator battery jumper cable terminal (4) from the mega fuse stud.
- Remove the positive battery cable channel from the studs on the plenum front panel.
- Remove the positive battery cable clips from the studs on the plenum front panel.
- Remove the positive battery cable terminal from the mega fuse stud.
- Remove the positive battery cable from the vehicle.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.