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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2009TAHOE BASE, 4.8 CREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 117 (BATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTARTER SOLENOID CABLE REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Base, 4.8 C

Removal Procedure

2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Base, 4.8 CSECTION Removal Procedure
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    Fig 1: View Of Mega Fuse Cover
    GM1702800Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Resonator Outlet Duct Replacement .
  3. Remove the mega fuse cover.
    4. Fig 2: View Of Battery Cable Components
    GM1702504Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the starter solenoid cable nut (1) from the mega fuse stud.
  5. Remove the starter solenoid cable terminal (2) from the mega fuse stud.
  6. Open the starter solenoid cable cover at the positive battery terminal.
  7. Loosen the starter solenoid cable nut (5).
  8. Remove the starter solenoid cable from the positive battery terminal.
  9. Remove the starter solenoid cable clip (4) from the air conditioning (A/C) evaporator tube.
    10. Fig 3: View Of Oil Pan Skid Plate & Bolts
    GM1698082Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  11. For 1500 series vehicles, remove the oil pan skid plate bolts and plate.
    12. Fig 4: View Of Oil Pan Skid Plate & Bolts
    GM1698083Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. For 2500 series vehicles, remove the front 2 oil pan skid plate bolts, loosen the rear 2 bolts and remove the skid plate.
    13. Fig 5: View Of Starter Solenoid Cable Clip & Bolt
    GM1702990Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the starter solenoid cable clip (1) from the wheelhouse panel.
  14. Remove the starter solenoid cable clip bolt (2) from the frame.
    15. Fig 6: View Of Starter Solenoid Cable & Nut
    GM1699544Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the starter solenoid cable nut (1) from the starter.
  16. Remove the starter solenoid cable (2) from the starter.
  17. Lower the vehicle.
    18. Fig 7: View Of Starter Solenoid Cable
    GM1702991Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Remove the starter solenoid cable from the vehicle.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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