Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 1710

3. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) from the battery current

sensor.

Fig. 20: View Of Battery Cable Components
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4. Remove the battery current sensor (3) clip from the battery tray.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 21: View Of Oil Pan Skid Plate & Bolts
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5. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

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

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 22: View Of Battery Cable Terminal, Battery Cable Bolt & Wiring Harness
Terminal
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7. Remove the negative battery cable bolt (2) from the front of the engine block.

8. Reposition the negative battery cable terminal (1) and the engine wiring harness terminal (3)

from the engine block.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 23: View Of Negative Battery Cable Terminal, Forward Lamp Wiring Harness
Terminal & Ground Bolt
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9. Remove the forward lamp wiring harness ground bolt (1).

10. Remove the forward lamp wiring harness terminal (2) from the frame.

11. Remove the negative battery cable terminal (3) out through the opening between the

radiator support and frame.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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