Generator Battery Positive and Negative Cable Replacement 5.3L Engine w/RPO HP2
Removal Procedure
- Remove the passenger side front fender. Refer to
Front Fender Replacement - Right Side
.
- Remove the generator control module (GCM). Refer to
Generator Control Module Replacement
.
- Remove the GCM bracket nuts and bolt.
- Remove the GCM bracket.
- Remove the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) module. Refer to
HVAC Module Assembly Replacement
.
- Remove the 42-volt positive/negative cable grommet nuts (1) from the front of dash.
- Push the 42-volt positive/negative cable grommet through the front of dash.
- Remove the hinge pillar trim. Refer to
Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement
.
- Remove the 42-volt positive/negative cable clip (2) from at the right cowl panel.
- Remove the door sill plate. Refer to
Front Side Door Sill Plate Replacement
.
- Reposition the carpet.
- Remove the 42-volt positive/negative cable channel rear nut (3).
- Disengage the 42-volt positive/negative cable channel from the studs on the floor.
- Remove the 42-volt positive/negative cable retainer nuts, and retainer.
- Disconnect the 42-volt positive/negative cable electrical
connector (4).
- Disconnect the 120-volt AC electrical connector (3).
- Remove the ground strap nut (1).
- Remove the ground straps from the stud (2).
- Remove the 42-volt positive/negative cable.
Installation Procedure
- Install the 42-volt positive/negative cable.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the ground straps from the stud (2).
- Install the ground strap nut (1).
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
- Connect the 120-volt AC electrical connector (3).
- Connect the 42-volt positive/negative cable electrical connector (4).
- Install the 42-volt positive/negative cable retainer and nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).
- Engage the 42-volt positive/negative cable channel to the studs on the floor.
- Install the 42-volt positive/negative cable channel rear nut (3).
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
- Position the carpet.
- Install the door sill plate. Refer to
Front Side Door Sill Plate Replacement
.
- Install the 42-volt positive/negative cable clip (2) at the right cowl panel.
- Push the 42-volt positive/negative cable grommet through the front of dash.
- Install the hinge pillar trim. Refer to
Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement
.
- Install the 42-volt positive/negative cable grommet nuts (1) to the front of dash.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).
- Install the HVAC module. Refer to
HVAC Module Assembly Replacement
.
- Install the GCM bracket.
- Install the GCM bracket nuts and bolt.
Tighten
• | Tighten the bolt to 9 N·m (80 lb in). |
• | Tighten the nuts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft). |
- Install the GCM. Refer to
Generator Control Module Replacement
.
- Install the passenger side front fender. Refer to
Front Fender Replacement - Right Side
.