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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 2005 🢒 Savana 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Electrical 🢒 Battery Positive Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 71685 Size: SH
  1. Remove the bolt retaining the coolant recovery reservoir or surge tank.
  2. Move the coolant recovery reservoir or the surge tank aside.

    3. Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

  3. Disconnect the battery negative cable from the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .

    4. Object Number: 1202780 Size: SH
  4. Disconnect the battery positive cable from the battery.
  5. If equipped with the 4.8L, 5.3L or 6.0L engine, disconnect the positive lead to the junction block.
  6. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

    7. Object Number: 1202783 Size: SH
  7. Disconnect the positive lead to the starter solenoid.
  8. Lower the vehicle.

    9. Object Number: 1202784 Size: SH
  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.

    2. Ensure the cable is routed correctly and installed in the retainer clips.

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1202784 Size: SH
  2. Connect the positive lead to the generator.

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

  3. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

    4. Object Number: 1202783 Size: SH
  4. Install the positive lead to the starter solenoid.

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

  5. Lower the vehicle.

    6. Object Number: 1202780 Size: SH
  6. If equipped with the 4.8L, 5.3L or 6.0L engine, install the positive lead to the junction block.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the junction block nut to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  7. Connect the battery positive cable to the battery.

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

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

    9. Object Number: 71685 Size: SH
  9. Install the coolant recovery reservoir or surge tank and the bolt.

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