Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 1706

3. Close the auxiliary battery negative cable post cover.

Fig. 10: View Of Battery Cable Components
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4. Install the primary negative battery cable onto the battery negative post.

5. Tighten the primary negative battery cable nut (6).

Tighten: Tighten the nut to 5 N.m (44 lb in).

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

6. Close the hood.

BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECTION AND CONNECTION (W/DUAL BATTE
BATTERIES)

Disconnect Procedure

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution .

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 11: View Of Negative Battery Cable & Components
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1. Turn off all the lamps and accessories.

2. Turn the ignition OFF.

3. Open the hood.

4. Loosen the starter solenoid cable nut (1).

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

5. Remove the starter solenoid cable from the battery negative post.

6. Reposition the starter solenoid cable away from the battery.

Fig. 12: View Of Battery Components
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7. Open the negative battery cable post cover (3).

8. Loosen the negative battery cable nut (4).

9. Remove the negative battery cable (6) from the battery negative post.

10. Reposition the negative battery cable away from the battery.

Connect Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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