Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 1743

Fig. 149: View Of Oil Pan Skid Plate & Bolts
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14. For 2500 series vehicles, install the oil pan skid plate and tighten the rear 2 bolts and install

and tighten the front 2 bolts.

Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 28 N.m (21 lb ft).

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 150: View Of Oil Pan Skid Plate & Bolts
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15. For 1500 series vehicles, install the oil pan skid plate and bolts.

Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 28 N.m (21 lb ft).

16. Lower the vehicle.

17. Install the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Resonator Outlet Duct

Replacement .

18. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and

Connection (w/Single Battery) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and
Connection (w/Auxiliary Battery) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and
Connection (w/Dual Batteries).

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

STARTER SOLENOID CABLE REPLACEMENT (6.6L)

Removal Procedure

Fig. 151: View Of Negative Battery Cable & Components
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1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

and Connection (w/Single Battery) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and
Connection (w/Auxiliary Battery) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and
Connection (w/Dual Batteries).

2. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .

3. Open the starter solenoid cable positive battery post cover.

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

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

Fig. 152: View Of Battery Components
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6. Open the starter solenoid cable positive battery post cover (1).

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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