Negative: Service and Repair

Battery Negative Cable Replacement (4.3L)

Removal Procedure




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable (4).
2. Remove the negative battery cable ground lead bolt (2) from the inner fender panel.
3. Remove the negative battery cable ground lead (3) from the inner fender panel.
4. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.




5. Remove the negative battery cable ground lead bolt (2) at the crossmember.
6. Remove the negative battery cable ground lead (1) from the crossmember.




7. Remove the negative battery cable ground lead bolt (2) from the engine block.
8. Remove the negative battery cable ground lead (1) from the block.
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Remove the negative battery cable from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the negative battery cable to the vehicle.
2. Raise the vehicle.
3. Position the negative battery cable ground lead (1) to the engine block.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

4. Install the negative battery cable ground lead bolt (2) to the engine block.

Tighten the bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).




5. Install the negative battery cable ground lead (1) to the crossmember.
6. Install the negative battery cable ground lead bolt (2) at the crossmember.

Tighten the bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).




7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Position the negative battery cable ground lead (3) to the inner fender panel.
9. Install the negative battery cable ground lead bolt (2) to the inner fender panel.

Tighten the bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

10. Connect the negative battery cable (4).