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Removal Procedure

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE  .
  2. Unsnap the positive battery cable cap.
  3. Disconnect the positive battery cable.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Positive Battery Cable
    G02117910Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Important:  The bolt is integral to the battery cable and is not removable.

  4. Loosen the positive battery cable bolt at the underhood bussed electrical center (UBEC).
    Fig 2: Loosening Positive Battery Cable Bolt
    G02117911Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. If necessary, remove the engine sight shield. Refer to ENGINE SIGHT SHIELD REPLACEMENT (4.8L, 5.3L, AND 6.0L (RPO LQ4) or ENGINE SIGHT SHIELD REPLACEMENT (6.0L (RPO LQ9) in Engine Mechanical - 8.1 L.
  6. Unsnap the junction block cover.
  7. Remove the positive battery cable (1) from the junction block.
    Fig 3: Removing Positive Battery Cable From Junction Block
    G02117912Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. If equipped with a 4.8L, 5.3L, or 6.0L engine, remove the negative cable clip from the positive cable clip.
  9. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
    Fig 4: Removing Negative Cable Clip From Positive Cable Clip
    G02117913Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. If equipped with a 8.1 L engine, remove the negative cable clip from the positive cable clip.
  11. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
    Fig 5: Removing Negative Cable Bolt
    G02117914Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the positive battery cable channel bolt.
  13. Slide the channel pin out of the oil pan tab.
  14. Remove the positive battery cable from the channel.
    Fig 6: Removing Positive Battery Cable Channel Bolt
    G02117915Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. If equipped with a 4.8L, 5.3L, or 6.0L engine, remove the battery cable bracket bolt and bracket from the power steering pump.
    Fig 7: Removing Battery Cable Bracket Bolt And Bracket From Power Steering Pump
    G02117916Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. If equipped with a 4.8L, 5.3L, or 6.0L engine, remove the positive cable nut (1).
  17. Remove the positive cable from the starter.
  18. Remove the positive cable clip from the clip on the oil pan.
  19. Remove the positive cable from the clip on the oil pan.
  20. Remove the positive battery cable.
    Fig 8: Removing Positive Cable From Starter
    G02117917Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  21. If equipped with a 8.1 L engine, remove the positive cable nut (2).
  22. Remove the positive cable (1) from the starter.
  23. Remove the positive cable clip bolt (3).
  24. Remove the positive cable from the engine harness clip.
  25. Remove the positive battery cable.
    Fig 9: Removing Positive Cable Clip Bolt
    G02117918Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.