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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2009TAHOE BASE, 4.8 CREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 536 (BATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTARTER REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Base, 4.8 C

Installation Procedure

2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Base, 4.8 CSECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: View Of Starter & Heat Shield
    GM663472Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. If the starter was replaced, install the starter heat shield.
    2. Fig 2: View Of Transmission Cover & Starter
    GM663489Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  2. If the starter was replaced, snap the transmission cover onto the starter.
    3. Fig 3: View Of Starter Solenoid Cable & Nut
    GM1699544Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Install the starter through the wheel well opening.
  4. Install the starter solenoid cable to the starter.
    5. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  5. Install the starter solenoid cable nut (1).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the cable nut to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

    6. Fig 4: View Of Starter Solenoid Cable Clip & Bolt
    GM1702990Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Position the starter solenoid cable clip to the frame and install the starter solenoid cable clip bolt (2).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the clip bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

    7. Fig 5: View Of Engine Wiring Harness Lead Terminal & Nut
    GM1699540Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Install the engine wiring harness lead terminal (2) to the starter.
  8. Install the engine wiring harness lead nut (3).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the lead nut to 5 N.m (44 lb in).

    9. Fig 6: View Of Starter & Bolts (4.8L, 5.3L & 6.0L)
    GM663527Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Position the starter into place.
  10. Install the starter bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the starter bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

  11. Install the right front wheel and tire. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  12. Raise the vehicle.
    13. Fig 7: View Of Engine Wiring Harness Electrical Connector & Components
    GM1698087Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  13. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (4) to the oil level sensor.
    14. Fig 8: View Of Transmission Cover Bolt
    GM663487Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  14. Install the transmission cover bolt.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the cover bolt to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

  15. Install the oil pan skid plate if equipped, Refer to Oil Pan Skid Plate Replacement (1500 with RPO NZZ) , Oil Pan Skid Plate Replacement (2500/3500 with RPO NZZ) .
  16. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
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