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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2014EXPRESS 2500 BASE, VAN CARGO, 6.6L ENG VIN LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE MECHANICALSTARTERBATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEMREPAIR INSTRUCTIONS (BATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEM)BATTERY POSITIVE CABLE REPLACEMENT (V8)INSTALLATION PROCEDURE (BATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEM)
2014 Chevrolet Express 2500 Base, Van Cargo, 6.6L Eng VIN L

Installation Procedure (Battery, Charging System And Starting System)

2014 Chevrolet Express 2500 Base, Van Cargo, 6.6L Eng VIN LSECTION Installation Procedure (Battery, Charging System And Starting System)
    Fig 1: Disconnected Positive Lead To Generator
    GM1202784Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. On all models, install the positive cable to the vehicle.

    Ensure the cable is routed correctly and installed in the retainer clips.

    2. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  2. Connect the positive lead to the generatoroutput (BAT) terminal and tighten the nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
    3. Fig 2: View Of Battery Positive Cable
    GM1817710Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. On models equipped with the 4.8L, 5.3L or 6.0L engine, clip the positive cable to the fan shroud.
  4. On all models, raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
    5. Fig 3: View Of Battery Positive Cable
    GM1817831Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. On models with 4.8L and 6.0L engine, install the positive cable retainer clips (2) to the crossmember.
  6. Install the positive cable retainer clips (1) to the frame.
    7. Fig 4: View Of Battery Positive Cable
    GM1817790Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Install the positive cable to the chassis harness clips (2).
  8. Install the positive cable retainer clips (1).
    9. Fig 5: Disconnected Positive Lead To Starter Solenoid
    GM1202783Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Install the positive lead to the starter solenoid and tighten the nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
  10. On all models, lower the vehicle.
    11. Fig 6: Battery Positive Cable
    GM1817770Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. On models equipped with 4.8L, 5.3L or 6.0L engine, clip battery positive cable to the engine harness retainer (2).
  12. Clip the positive cable to the engine harness clip (1).
    13. Fig 7: Disconnected Battery Positive Cable From Battery
    GM1202780Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  13. On models equipped with the 4.8L or 6.0L engine, install the positive lead to the junction block and tighten the nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
  14. On all models, connect the battery positive cable to the battery and tighten to 14 N.m (123 lb in).
  15. Connect the battery negative cable to the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
    16. Fig 8: View Of Recovery Reservoir Hose Clamp & Hose
    GM71685Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  16. Install the coolant recovery reservoir or surge tank and tighten the bolt to 11 N.m (97 lb in).
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