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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. Unbolt and reposition the coolant recovery reservoir. Refer to Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement .
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
    3. Fig 1: Removing/Installing Battery Positive Cable (With LU3)
    GM2016064Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Loosen the positive battery cable bolt (4) in order to disconnect the positive battery cable (3) from the battery.
  4. Remove the nut (2) retaining the positive battery cable terminal (1) to the junction block.
  5. Remove the positive battery cable clip (5) from the battery tray.
  6. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
    7. Fig 2: Locating Positive Battery Cable Retainer To Frame Bolt
    GM2016069Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the positive battery cable retainer (2) to frame bolt (1).
    8. Fig 3: Identifying Positive Battery Cable At Starter Solenoid
    GM2016073Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the battery terminal nut (3) on the starter solenoid (1).
  9. Remove the positive battery cable (2) from the starter solenoid.
  10. Lower the vehicle.
    11. Fig 4: View Of Generator Positive Battery Cable Boot
    GM1951858Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Reposition the positive battery cable boot (2) at the generator.
  12. Remove the generator nut (3).
  13. Remove the positive battery cable (1) from the generator.
  14. Remove the positive battery cable from the vehicle.
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  • • 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.
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