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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 2000 🢒 Savana 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Electrical 🢒 Battery Positive Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir or surge tank partially from the vehicle. Refer to Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement or Surge Tank (Diesel) Replacement in Engine Cooling.

    2. 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.

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

    3. Object Number: 105205 Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the battery positive cable from the battery.

    4. Object Number: 184054 Size: SH
  4. Disconnect the positive lead to the starter solenoid.
  5. Disconnect the positive lead to the junction block.

    6. Object Number: 105195 Size: SH
  6. Disconnect the positive lead to the generator.
  7. Remove the cable from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the cable to the vehicle.

    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.


    Object Number: 105195 Size: SH
  2. Connect the positive lead to the generator.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the generator output (BAT) nut to 18 N·m (13 lb ft).


    Object Number: 184054 Size: SH
  3. Install the positive lead to the starter solenoid.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the positive lead to starter solenoid to 10 N·m(89 lb in).

  4. Install the positive lead to the junction block.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the junction block nut to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 105205 Size: SH
  5. Connect the battery positive cable to the battery.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the battery terminals to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).

  6. Connect the battery negative cable to the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  7. Install the coolant recovery reservoir or surge tank to the vehicle. Refer to Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement or Surge Tank (Diesel) Replacement in Engine Cooling.