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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2014EQUINOX LS, FWD, GAS/ETHANOLREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE MECHANICALSTARTERBATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEMREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSBATTERY POSITIVE CABLE REPLACEMENT (LFX)REMOVAL PROCEDURE
2014 Chevrolet Equinox LS, FWD, Gas/Ethanol

Removal Procedure

2014 Chevrolet Equinox LS, FWD, Gas/EthanolSECTION Removal Procedure
  1. Record all of the radio station presets.
  2. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  3. Remove the ECM mounting bracket.
    4. Fig 1: Identifying Battery Positive Terminal Components
    GM2240863Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Remove the battery positive post clamp nut (2).
  5. Remove the battery retainer bracket and the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement .
  6. Remove battery positive terminal (1) at the fuse block.
  7. Disconnect retainers (3) holding battery positive cable (4).
    8. Fig 2: Identifying Battery Positve Cable Components
    GM2240864Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Remove generator boot (1) and nut (2) from the generator B+ stud.
  9. Remove the starter solenoid nut (3).
    10. NOTE:

    Observe how the battery positive cable was routed within the engine compartment.

  10. Remove the battery positive (Starter) cable (4) and the battery positive (Generator) cable (5) from the vehicle.
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.