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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2000 🢒 Lumina 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Electrical 🢒 Battery Cable Replacement

Battery Cable Replacement Positive

Removal Procedure

Important: When you replace the battery cables, use replacement cables that are the same type, gauge and length.

  1. Remove the LH diagonal brace. Refer to Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace Replacement in Body Front End.
  2. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.1L.
  3. Disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .

    4. Object Number: 609848 Size: SH
  4. Disconnect the positive battery cable (1) from the battery.
  5. Position the remote positive stud cover (2) aside.
  6. Remove the positive battery cable junction block lead nut (3).
  7. Disconnect the positive battery cable (4) from the LH underhood accessory wiring junction block stud.

    8. Object Number: 609829 Size: SH
  8. Remove the starter solenoid BAT terminal nut (1) and the positive battery cable (2) from the starter solenoid BAT terminal.
  9. Remove the positive battery cable from the wiring harness conduit.

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the positive battery cable into the wiring harness conduit.

    2. Object Number: 609829 Size: SH
  2. Install the positive battery cable (2) to the starter motor BAT terminal.

    3. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  3. Install the starter solenoid BAT terminal nut (1).

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the starter solenoid BAT terminal nut to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 609848 Size: SH
  4. Install the positive battery cable (4) and positive battery cable junction block lead nut (3) to the LH underhood accessory wiring junction block.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the positive battery cable junction block lead nut to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  5. Install the remote positive stud cover (2).
  6. Install the positive battery cable to the battery (1).

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the positive battery cable terminal bolt to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).

  7. Connect the negative battery cable to the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  8. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.1L.
  9. Install the LH diagonal brace. Refer to Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace Replacement in Body Front End.

Battery Cable Replacement Negative

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the LH diagonal brace. Refer to Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace Replacement in Body Front End.
  2. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.1L.
  3. Disconnect the negative battery cable to the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .

    4. Object Number: 609853 Size: SH
  4. Remove the negative battery cable bolt (1) and the battery ground cable (2) from the core support.

    5. Object Number: 609829 Size: SH
  5. Remove the transaxle stud nut (3) and the negative battery cable (4) from the transaxle stud.
  6. Remove the negative battery cable from the wiring harness conduit.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 609829 Size: SH
  1. Install the negative battery cable into the wiring harness conduit.

    2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  2. Install the negative battery cable (4) and the transaxle stud nut (3) to the transaxle stud.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the transaxle stud nut (3) to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 609853 Size: SH
  3. Install the negative battery ground cable (2) and the cable bolt (1) to the core support.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the negative battery ground cable bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  4. Connect the negative battery cable to the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  5. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.1L.
  6. Install the LH diagonal brace. Refer to Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace Replacement in Body Front End.