Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual — part 1707

Fig. 13: View Of Battery Components
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1. Install the negative battery cable (6) onto the battery negative post.

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution .

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

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

battery cable end.

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2. Tighten the negative battery cable nut (4).

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

3. Close the negative battery cable post cover (3).

Fig. 14: View Of Negative Battery Cable & Components
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2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

4. Install the starter solenoid cable onto the battery negative post.

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

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

6. Close the hood.

BATTERY CURRENT SENSOR REPLACEMENT (4.3L)

Removal Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 15: View Of Negative Battery Cable Clips & Battery Current Sensor
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1. Remove the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Replacement (4.3L)

or Battery Negative Cable Replacement (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, and 6.2L) or Battery
Negative Cable Replacement (6.6L).

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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