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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 2004 🢒 Savana - AWD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Electrical 🢒 Battery Negative Cable Replacement

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

    2. Object Number: 105205 Size: SH
  2. Disconnect the battery negative cable lead from the inner fender panel.

    3. Object Number: 105211 Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the battery negative cable lead from the engine block.
  4. Remove the battery negative cable from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 105205 Size: SH
  1. Install the battery negative 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: 105211 Size: SH
  2. Connect the battery negative cable lead to the engine block.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt that retains the battery negative cable lead to the engine block to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 105205 Size: SH
  3. Connect the battery negative cable lead to the inner fender panel.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the nut that retains the battery negative cable to the inner fender well to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  4. Connect the battery negative cable to the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the battery negative terminal bolt to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).