Removal Procedure

2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Base, 4.8 CSECTION Removal Procedure
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    Fig 1: View Of Under Hood Junction Block Cover
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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and ConnectionΒ .
  2. Remove the upper intake manifold sight shield. Refer to Upper Intake Manifold Sight Shield Replacement .
  3. Remove the underhood junction block cover.
  4. Fig 2: View Of Junction Block & Retainers
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  5. Lift the junction block retainers from the locked position (3) and rotate the retainers to the open position (1).
  6. Reposition the junction block.
  7. Fig 3: View Of Positive Battery Cable Connector & (UBEC)
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  8. Remove the positive battery cable connector (1) from the underhood bussed electrical center (UBEC).
  9. Fig 4: View Of Positive Battery Cable
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  10. Disconnect the positive battery cable (1) from the glow plug control module.
  11. Fig 5: View Of Mega Fuse Cover
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  12. Remove the mega fuse cover.
  13. Fig 6: View Of Mega Fuse Nuts
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  14. Remove the positive battery cable to mega fuse nuts (1).
  15. Remove the positive battery cable terminals from the mega fuse studs.
  16. Fig 7: View Of Positive Battery Cable Clip & Nuts
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  17. Remove the positive battery cable clip nuts (2) from the studs on the plenum front panel.
  18. Remove the positive battery cable clip (1) from the stud on the plenum front panel.
  19. Fig 8: View Of Positive Battery Cable Clips
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  20. Remove the positive battery cable clips (1) from the studs on the plenum front panel.
  21. 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.