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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2004 🢒 Tracker - 4WD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Electrical 🢒 Battery Negative Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

    Important: 

       • Both the positive and negative battery cables are serviced as one harness assembly (2).
       • Whenever battery cables are being replaced, always be certain to use a replacement cable that is the same type, size and length. Some positive (+) cables have additional feed wires attached to them and some negative (-) cables have additional ground leads attached. Always be certain to route the replacement battery cable in exactly the same manner as the original cable.


    Object Number: 572671 Size: SH
  1. Remove the negative battery cable from the negative battery terminal.
  2. Remove the positive battery cable from the positive battery terminal.
  3. Remove the ground bolt from the bulkhead.
  4. Remove the harness retainers.

    5. Object Number: 467821 Size: SH
  5. Remove the 3 bolts and the fuse box (1) from the right inner fender.
  6. Remove the 2 bolts and the battery positive wires from the fuse box. Note the correct terminal routing for installation.
  7. Remove the bolt and the harness clamp from the right engine mount.

    8. Object Number: 488766 Size: SH
  8. Remove the nut and the battery positive wire from the generator.
  9. Remove the nut and the battery positive wire (2) from the starter.
  10. Remove the starter upper mounting bolt (1) and remove the ground wire.
  11. Remove the battery harness from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 488766 Size: SH
  1. Install the battery harness to the vehicle.
  2. Install the starter upper mounting bolt (1) and the ground wire.
  3. Install the battery positive wire to the starter (2). Secure with the nut.
  4. Install the battery positive wire to the generator. Secure with the nut.
  5. Install the harness clamp to the right engine mount. Secure with the bolt.
  6. Install the battery positive wires to the fuse box noting the correct terminal routing.

    7. Object Number: 467821 Size: SH
  7. Install the fuse box (1) to the right inner fender. Secure with the 3 bolts.

    8. Object Number: 572671 Size: SH
  8. Install the ground wire to the bulkhead.
  9. Connect the harness (1) retainers.
  10. Install the positive battery cable to the positive battery terminal.

    11. 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.

  11. Install the negative battery cable to the negative battery terminal.

    12. Tighten
    Tighten the battery cable-to-battery terminals to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).