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2013 GMC Savana H1500, Van Cargo

Installation Procedure (Battery, Charging System And Starting System)

2013 GMC Savana H1500, Van CargoSECTION Installation Procedure (Battery, Charging System And Starting System)
    Fig 1: Identifying Engine Block Negative Battery Cable Ground Lead Bolt
    GM1951143Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Install the negative battery cable to the vehicle.
  2. Raise the vehicle.
  3. Position the negative cable ground lead (1) to the engine block.
    4. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  4. Install the negative cable ground bolt (2) to the engine block and tighten the bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
    5. Fig 2: Identifying Negative Battery Cable Ground Lead Bolt
    GM1951145Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Install the negative cable ground lead (1) to the crossmember.
  6. Install the negative cable ground bolt (2) at the crossmember and tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
    7. Fig 3: Identifying Current Sensor Harness Connector, Battery Cable Ground Bolt, And Negative Battery Cable Ground Lead
    GM1937169Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Lower the vehicle.
  8. Position the negative cable ground (3) to the inner fender panel.
  9. Install the negative cable ground bolt (2) to the inner fender panel and tighten to 14 N.m (123 lb in).
  10. Connect the battery current sensor (1) harness connector.
  11. Connect the negative cable to the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
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  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
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