Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 1747

Fig. 165: View Of Battery Components
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2. Install the starter solenoid cable (5) to the battery positive post.

3. Tighten the starter solenoid cable nut (2).

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

4. Close the starter solenoid cable positive battery post cover (1).

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 166: View Of Negative Battery Cable & Components
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5. Install the starter solenoid cable to the battery positive post.

6. Tighten the starter solenoid cable nut (1).

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

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

7. Close the starter solenoid cable positive battery post cover.

8. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

Fig. 167: View Of Starter Solenoid Cable Channel Bolts
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9. Position the starter solenoid cable to the oil pan and install the starter solenoid cable

channel bolts (1).

Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 168: View Of Starter Solenoid Cable Terminal, Bracket & Bolts
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10. Reposition the starter solenoid cable bracket (1) and install the engine wiring harness to the

clips on the rear of the bracket.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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