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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC2013SAVANA H1500, VAN CARGOREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE MECHANICALSTARTERBATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEMREPAIR INSTRUCTIONS (BATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEM)AUXILIARY GENERATOR REPLACEMENT (BATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEM)REMOVAL PROCEDURE (BATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEM)
2013 GMC Savana H1500, Van Cargo

Removal Procedure (Battery, Charging System And Starting System)

2013 GMC Savana H1500, Van CargoSECTION Removal Procedure (Battery, Charging System And Starting System)
WARNING:

Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning .

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Remove the upper fan shroud. Refer to Engine Coolant Fan Upper Shroud Replacement (4.3L, 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L, 7.0L) , Engine Coolant Fan Upper Shroud Replacement (Diesel) .
  3. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
    4. Fig 1: Identifying Auxiliary Generator Electrical Connector, Protective Boot Cover, B+ Positive Battery Cable Nut And Terminal
    GM2382495Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Disconnect the auxiliary generator electrical connector (1).
  5. Slide the protective boot cover (2) down the positive battery cable.
  6. Remove the B+ positive battery cable nut (3) and terminal (4) from the back of the auxiliary generator.
    7. Fig 2: View Of Auxiliary Generator & Bolts
    GM2382493Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Remove the auxiliary generator bolts (1).
  8. Remove the auxiliary generator (2).
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