Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 1737

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

STARTER SOLENOID CABLE REPLACEMENT (4.3L)

Removal Procedure

Fig. 125: View Of Mega Fuse Cover
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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

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Connection (w/Dual Batteries).

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

Replacement .

3. Remove the mega fuse cover.

Fig. 126: View Of Battery Cable Components
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4. Remove the starter solenoid cable nut (1) from the mega fuse stud.

5. Remove the starter solenoid cable terminal (2) from the mega fuse stud.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

6. Open the starter solenoid cable cover at the positive battery terminal.

7. Loosen the starter solenoid cable nut (5).

8. Remove the starter solenoid cable from the positive battery terminal.

9. Remove the starter solenoid cable clip (4) from the air conditioning (A/C) evaporator tube.

Fig. 127: View Of Oil Pan Skid Plate & Bolts
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10. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

11. Remove the oil pan skid plate bolts and plate, if equipped.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 128: View Of Starter Solenoid Cable Clip & Bolt
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12. Remove the starter solenoid cable clip (1) from the wheelhouse panel.

13. Remove the starter solenoid cable clip bolt (2) from the frame.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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