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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2008 🢒 Tahoe - 4WD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Electrical - Hybrid 🢒 Battery Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1968005 Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Remove the radiator support diagonal brace. Refer to Radiator Support Diagonal Brace Replacement .
  3. Reposition the positive battery cable insulating cover (2) from over the positive terminal.
  4. Rotate the lever lock (1) counterclockwise in order to disconnect the positive battery cable.
  5. Remove the positive battery cable terminal (3) from the battery.

    6. Object Number: 1968645 Size: SH
  6. Remove the battery hold down bolt (1) and hold down (3).
  7. Remove the battery assembly (2).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1968645 Size: SH
  1. Install the battery assembly (2).

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  2. Install the battery hold down (3) and bolt (1).

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1968006 Size: SH
  3. Install the positive battery cable terminal (3) to the battery.
  4. Rotate the lever lock (1) clockwise until an audible click is heard in order to connect the positive battery cable.
  5. Position the positive battery cable insulating cover (2) over the positive terminal.
  6. Install the radiator support diagonal brace. Refer to Radiator Support Diagonal Brace Replacement .
  7. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .