Positive: Service and Repair

Battery Positive Cable Replacement (4.3L)

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the bolt retaining the coolant recovery reservoir or surge tank.
2. Move the coolant recovery reservoir or the surge tank aside.
3. Disconnect the battery negative cable from the battery.





4. Disconnect the battery positive cable from the battery.
5. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.





6. Disconnect the positive lead to the starter solenoid.
7. Lower the vehicle.





8. Unclip the battery positive cable from the fan schroud.





9. Disconnect the positive lead to the generator.
10. Remove the cable from the vehicle. Note the location of the retaining clips.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the cable to the vehicle.
Ensure the cable is routed correctly and installed in the retainer clips.






Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

2. Connect the positive lead to the generator.

Tighten the generator output (BAT) nut to 18 N.m (13 lb ft).





3. Clip the battery positive cable to the fan schroud.
4. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.





5. Install the positive lead to the starter solenoid.

Tighten the positive lead to starter solenoid to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Connect the battery positive cable to the battery.

Tighten the battery terminals to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).

8. Connect the battery negative cable to the battery.





9. Install the coolant recovery reservoir or surge tank and the bolt.

Tighten the coolant recovery reservoir or surge tank bolt to 11 N.m (97 lb in).