Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 1705

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

4. Close the hood.

BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECTION AND CONNECTION (W/AUXILIARY
BATTERY)

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. 7: View Of 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 primary negative battery cable nut (6).

5. Remove the primary negative battery cable from the battery negative post.

6. Reposition the primary battery cable away from the battery.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 8: View Of Battery & Battery Cable Fasteners
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7. Open the auxiliary battery negative cable post cover.

8. Loosen the auxiliary battery negative cable nut (3).

9. Remove the auxiliary negative battery cable from the battery negative post.

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

Connect Procedure

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution .

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 9: View Of Battery & Battery Cable Fasteners
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1. Install the auxiliary negative battery cable onto the battery negative post.

2. Tighten the auxiliary negative battery cable nut (1).

Tighten: Tighten the nut to 7.5 N.m (66 lb in).

IMPORTANT: Clean any existing corrosion from the battery terminal and the

battery cable end.

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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