Drive Motor Battery Cable Terminal Extension Cover Replacement

2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Base, 4.8 CSECTION Drive Motor Battery Cable Terminal Extension Cover Replacement
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Fig 1: Drive Motor Battery Cable Terminal Extension Cover
GM1971856Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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WARNING: Always perform the High Voltage Disabling procedure prior to servicing any High Voltage component or connection. Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and proper procedures must be followed.
The High Voltage Disabling procedure will perform the following tasks:
  • Identify how to disable high voltage.
  • Identify how to test for the presence of high voltage.
  • Identify condition under which high voltage is always present and personal protection equipment (PPE) and proper procedures must be followed.

Failure to follow the procedures exactly as written may result in serious injury or death.

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Disable the high voltage at the drive motor generator battery. Refer to High Voltage DisablingΒ .
  2. Remove the rear seat frame front finish cover. Refer to Rear Seat Frame Front Finish Cover Replacement (HP2) .
  3. Tip seat up and remove the rear seat riser finish cover. Refer to Rear Seat Riser Finish Cover Replacement (HP2) .
1 Drive Motor Battery Cable Terminal Extension Cover Bolts (Qty: 4)
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten:Β  6 N.m (53 lb in)

2 Drive Motor Battery Cable Terminal Extension Cover
Procedure:Β 
After the cover has been replaced and the re-assembly of the drive motor generator battery, enable the HV system. Refer to High Voltage EnablingΒ .
RENDER: 1.0x

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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.