Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 1709

4. Mark the location of the negative battery cable clips (1) and remove the clips from the

cable.

5. Squeeze the negative battery cable branches together.

6. Slide the battery current sensor (2) off of the negative battery cable.

Installation Procedure

IMPORTANT: Note the orientation of the battery current sensor prior to

removal.

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Fig. 18: View Of Battery Cable & Current Sensor
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1. Squeeze the negative battery cable branches together.

2. Slide the NEW battery current sensor (2) up onto the negative battery cable to the location

IMPORTANT: Ensure the battery current sensor is installed in the correct

direction and location on the negative battery cable.

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previously marked during removal.

3. Wrap electrical tape around the battery current sensor leg in order to secure the sensor to

the negative battery cable.

4. Install the negative battery cable clips (1) to the cable to the locations previously marked

during removal.

5. Install the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Replacement (4.3L)

or Battery Negative Cable Replacement (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, and 6.2L) or Battery
Negative Cable Replacement (6.6L).

BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE REPLACEMENT (4.3L)

Removal Procedure

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Fig. 19: View Of Engine Harness Electrical Connector & Battery Current Sensor
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1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection

and Connection (w/Single Battery) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and
Connection (w/Auxiliary Battery) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and
Connection (w/Dual Batteries).

2. Remove the air cleaner outlet resonator. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator

Replacement .

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ENGINE Engine Electrical - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado