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2011 GMC Savana Special 4.8 A

Removal Procedure (Battery, Charging System And Starting System)

2011 GMC Savana Special 4.8 ASECTION Removal Procedure (Battery, Charging System And Starting System)
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  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable from the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
    2. Fig 1: Identifying Battery Negative Body Ground Cable Bolt & Terminal
    GM2374824Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove the battery negative cable ground bolt (1) and terminal (2), from the inner fender panel.
    3. Fig 2: Locating Battery Negative Body Ground Cable Bolt & Terminal
    GM2374825Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the battery negative frame ground bolt (1) and terminal (2), from the right chassis frame.
    4. Fig 3: View Of Battery Negative Cable Engine Ground Bolt & Terminal
    GM2383844Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Disconnect the battery negative cable engine ground bolt (1) and terminal (2) from the right side engine block.
  5. Remove the battery negative cable from the vehicle.
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