Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 1715

Installation Procedure

Fig. 40: View Of Negative Battery Cable
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1. If the negative battery cable was replaced, install the battery current sensor, if equipped.

Refer to Battery Current Sensor Replacement (4.3L) or Battery Current Sensor
Replacement (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, and 6.2L).

2. Install the negative battery cable to the vehicle, if equipped with a battery current sensor.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 41: View Of Negative Battery Cable
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3. Install the negative battery cable to the vehicle, if equipped without a battery current sensor.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 42: View Of Battery Cable Terminals & Stud
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4. Ensure that the engine harness terminal (3) is position behind the negative battery terminal

(2).

5. Position the negative battery cable terminal (2) to the cylinder head.

6. Install the negative battery cable stud (1) to the front of the right cylinder head.

Tighten: Tighten the stud to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 43: Locating Battery Cable Clips
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7. Install the negative battery cable clip (1) to the right wheelhouse liner.

8. Raise the vehicle.

9. Install the negative battery cable clip (2) to the chassis harness.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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