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Battery Positive Cable Replacement With LMM Primary

Removal Procedure

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Disconnect the positive battery cable from the battery.

  3. Object Number: 1662147  Size: SH
  4. Remove the positive cable nut from the junction block and disconnect the cable.

  5. Object Number: 1817942  Size: SH
  6. Remove the positive cable nut from the generator and disconnect the cable .
  7. Remove the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement .

  8. Object Number: 1817917  Size: SH
  9. Disconnect the wiring harness clips and the positive cable from the glow plug module.
  10. Remove the battery positive cable from the engine harness clip.

  11. Object Number: 1817940  Size: SH
  12. Remove the battery positive cable from the engine harness clips (1).
  13. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

  14. Object Number: 1817945  Size: SH
  15. Remove the battery positive cable bolt (1) and clip (2) from the frame.
  16. Remove the battery positive cable retaining clip from the transmission line bracket.

  17. Object Number: 1369543  Size: SH
  18. Remove the positive battery cable nut (7) from the starter and disconnect the cable (8).
  19. Remove the positive battery cable.

Installation Procedure

  1. Position the positive cable to the vehicle using the same cable routing as in removal.
  2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1369543  Size: SH
  3. Position the positive cable (8) to the starter and install the nut (7) and tighten to 10 N·m (89 lb in) .
  4. Install the positive cable retaining clip to the transmission line bracket.

  5. Object Number: 1817945  Size: SH
  6. Install the battery positive cable nut (1) and clip  (2) to the frame.
  7. Lower the vehicle.

  8. Object Number: 1817940  Size: SH
  9. Install the positive cable to engine harness clips (1).
  10. Install the positive cable to the engine harness clip.

  11. Object Number: 1817917  Size: SH
  12. Connect the positive cable to the glow plug module and connect the wiring harness clips.
  13. Install the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement .

  14. Object Number: 1817942  Size: SH
  15. Install the positive battery cable to the generator and tighten the nut 10 N·m (89 lb in) .

  16. Object Number: 1662147  Size: SH
  17. Install the positive cable to the junction block and tighten the nut to 8 N·m (71 lb in) .
  18. Connect the positive cable to the battery and tighten the terminal to 14 N·m (123 lb in) .
  19. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .

Battery Positive Cable Replacement With LMM Auxiliary

Removal Procedure

Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1662554  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the auxiliary battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.

  2. Object Number: 1817954  Size: SH
  3. Remove the auxiliary positive battery cable to the frame clips (1).
  4. Remove the auxiliary positive battery cable to chassis harness clips (2).

  5. Object Number: 1817959  Size: MH
  6. Remove the auxiliary positive battery cable to frame clips (1).
  7. Remove the auxiliary positive battery cable to crossmember clips (2).
  8. Remove the auxiliary positive battery cable to frame clip (3).

  9. Object Number: 1662151  Size: SH
  10. Remove the auxiliary positive battery cable nut from the junction block.
  11. Disconnect the auxiliary positive battery cable wiring harness clips.
  12. Remove the auxiliary positive battery cable from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

  1. Position the auxiliary positive battery cable and connect the wiring harness clips.
  2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1662151  Size: SH
  3. Position the auxiliary positive battery cable to the junction block and tighten the cable nut to 8 N·m (71 lb in).

  4. Object Number: 1817959  Size: MH
  5. Install the auxiliary positive battery cable to frame clip  (3).
  6. Install the auxiliary positive battery cable to crossmember clips (2).
  7. Install the auxiliary positive battery cable to frame clips (1).

  8. Object Number: 1817954  Size: SH
  9. Install the auxiliary positive battery cable to the chassis harness clips (2).
  10. Install the auxiliary positive battery cable to the frame clips (1).


    Object Number: 1662554  Size: SH
  11. Connect the auxiliary positive battery cable to the auxiliary battery and tighten the terminal to 14 N·m (123 lb in).
  12. Connect the auxiliary negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.

Battery Positive Cable Replacement With LY2, LME or LY6

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 71685  Size: SH
  1. On all models, remove the bolt retaining the coolant recovery reservoir or surge tank.
  2. Position the coolant recovery reservoir or the surge tank aside.
  3. Disconnect the battery negative cable from the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .

  4. Object Number: 1202780  Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the battery positive cable from the battery.
  6. On models equipped with the 4.8L, or 6.0L engine, disconnect the positive lead to the junction block.

  7. Object Number: 1817770  Size: SH
  8. On models equipped with 4.8L, 5.3L or 6.0L engine, unclip the battery positive cable from the engine harness clip (1).
  9. Unclip the battery positive cable from the engine harness retainer (2).

  10. Object Number: 1202783  Size: SH
  11. On all models, raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  12. Disconnect the positive lead at the starter solenoid.

  13. Object Number: 1817790  Size: SH
  14. On models with 4.8L and 6.0L engine, remove the battery positive cable retainer clips (1).
  15. Remove the positive cable to the chassis harness clips (2).

  16. Object Number: 1817831  Size: SH
  17. Remove the positive cable retainer clips (1) from the frame.
  18. Remove battery positive cable retainer clips (2) from crossmember.

  19. Object Number: 1817710  Size: SH
  20. On all models, lower the vehicle.
  21. On models equipped with the 4.8L, 5.3L or 6.0L engine, unclip the battery positive cable from the fan shroud.

  22. Object Number: 1202784  Size: SH
  23. On all models, disconnect the positive lead to the generator.
  24. Remove the positive cable from the vehicle. Note the location of the retaining clips.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1202784  Size: SH
  1. On all models, install the positive cable to the vehicle.
  2. Ensure the cable is routed correctly and installed in the retainer clips.

    Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  3. Connect the positive lead to the generatoroutput (BAT) terminal and tighten the nut to 10 N·m (89 lb in) .

  4. Object Number: 1817710  Size: SH
  5. On models equipped with the 4.8L, 5.3L or 6.0L engine, clip the positive cable to the fan shroud.
  6. On all models, raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

  7. Object Number: 1817831  Size: SH
  8. On models with 4.8L and 6.0L engine, install the positive cable retainer clips (2) to the crossmember.
  9. Install the positive cable retainer clips (1) to the frame.

  10. Object Number: 1817790  Size: SH
  11. Install the positive cable to the chassis harness clips (2).
  12. Install the positive cable retainer clips (1).

  13. Object Number: 1202783  Size: SH
  14. Install the positive lead to the starter solenoid and tighten the nut to 10 N·m (89 lb in) .
  15. On all models, lower the vehicle.

  16. Object Number: 1817770  Size: SH
  17. On models equipped with 4.8L, 5.3L or 6.0L engine, clip battery positive cable to the engine harness retainer (2).
  18. Clip the positive cable to the engine harness clip (1).

  19. Object Number: 1202780  Size: SH
  20. On models equipped with the 4.8L, or 6.0L engine, install the positive lead to the junction block and tighten the nut to 10 N·m (89 lb in) .
  21. On all models, connect the battery positive cable to the battery and tighten to 14 N·m (123 lb in) .
  22. Connect the battery negative cable to the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .

  23. Object Number: 71685  Size: SH
  24. Install the coolant recovery reservoir or surge tank and tighten the bolt to 11 N·m (97 lb in) .

Battery Positive Cable Replacement With LU3

Removal Procedure

  1. Unbolt and reposition the coolant recovery reservoir. Refer to Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement .
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .

  3. Object Number: 2016064  Size: SH
  4. Loosen the positive battery cable bolt (4) in order to disconnect the positive battery cable (3) from the battery.
  5. Remove the nut (2) retaining the positive battery cable (1) to the junction block.
  6. Remove the positive battery cable clip (5) from the battery tray.
  7. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

  8. Object Number: 2016069  Size: SH
  9. Remove the positive battery cable retainer (2) to frame bolt (1).

  10. Object Number: 2016073  Size: SH
  11. Remove the battery terminal nut (3) on the starter solenoid (1).
  12. Remove the positive battery cable (2) from the starter solenoid.
  13. Lower the vehicle.

  14. Object Number: 1951858  Size: SH
  15. Reposition the positive battery cable boot (2) at the generator.
  16. Remove the generator nut (3).
  17. Remove the positive battery cable (1) from the generator.
  18. Remove the positive battery cable from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the positive battery cable to the vehicle.

  2. Object Number: 1951858  Size: SH
  3. Install the positive cable (1) to the generator.
  4. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  5. Install the generator nut (3) and tighten to 10 N·m (89 lb in) .
  6. Position the positive cable boot (2) at the generator.
  7. Raise and support the vehicle.
  8. Install the positive cable (2) to the starter solenoid battery terminal (1).

  9. Object Number: 2016073  Size: SH
  10. Install the battery terminal nut (3) onto the starter solenoid battery terminal (1) and tighten to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  11. Object Number: 2016069  Size: SH
  12. Install the positive cable retainer (2) to frame bolt (1) and tighten to 13 N·m (115 lb in) .
  13. Lower the vehicle.

  14. Object Number: 2016064  Size: SH
  15. Install the positive battery cable (1) to the junction block and tighten to 13 N·m (115 lb in) .
  16. Install the positive battery cable clip (5) from the battery tray.
  17. Install the positive battery cable to the battery and tighten the bolt to 14 N·m (123 lb in) .
  18. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  19. Install the coolant recovery reservoir. Refer to Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement .