Negative: Service and Repair

Battery Negative Cable Replacement (4.3L )

Removal Procedure

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable from the battery.





2. Disconnect the battery negative cable lead from the inner fender panel.
3. Disconnect the battery negative cable lead from the frame.





4. Disconnect the battery negative cable lead from the engine block.





5. Remove the battery negative cable from the vehicle.
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Remove the battery negative cable from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the battery negative cable to the vehicle.






Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

2. Connect the battery negative cable lead to the engine block.

Tighten the bolt that retains the battery negative cable lead to the engine block to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

3. Connect the battery negative cable lead to the frame.





4. Connect the battery negative cable lead to the inner fender panel.

Tighten the nut that retains the battery negative cable to the inner fender well to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

5. Connect the battery negative cable to the battery.





6. Connect the battery negative cable lead to the inner fender panel.

Tighten the nut that retains the battery negative cable to the inner fender well to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

7. Connect the battery negative cable to the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .

Tighten the battery negative terminal bolt to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).