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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC2010SAVANA SPECIAL 4.8 AREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE MECHANICALSTARTERBATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEMREPAIR INSTRUCTIONS (BATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEM)BATTERY REPLACEMENT (PRIMARY)INSTALLATION PROCEDURE (BATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEM)

2010 GMC Savana Special 4.8 A

Installation Procedure (Battery, Charging System And Starting System)

2010 GMC Savana Special 4.8 ASECTION Installation Procedure (Battery, Charging System And Starting System)

Fig 1: View Of Battery Hold-Down Retainer Bolt & Retainer

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Install the battery into the battery tray.

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Install the battery hold-down retainer and bolt and tighten to 18 N.m (12 lb ft).

Fig 2: Identifying Battery & Cables

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Connect the battery positive cable and the positive battery cable terminal to the battery. Refer to Battery Positive Cable Replacement (With LMM Primary) or Battery Positive Cable Replacement (With LU3) or Battery Positive Cable Replacement (With LMM Auxiliary) or Battery Positive Cable Replacement (With LY2, LME or LY6) .
Connect the battery negative cable and the negative battery cable terminal to the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
Install the fender brace.

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When to See a Mechanic

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.