Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 GMC Sierra, 2003 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2003 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2003 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT CAUTION .

Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Single Battery) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Auxiliary Battery) .
Unsnap the positive battery cable cap.
Loosen the positive battery cable.
Remove the positive battery cable.

Fig 1: Remove Positive Battery Cable
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IMPORTANT: The bolt is integral to the battery cable and is not removable.
Loosen the positive cable bolt at the underhood bussed electrical center (UBEC)

Fig 2: Loosen Positive Cable Bolt
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Unsnap the junction block cover.
Remove the positive cable (1) from the junction block.
Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .

Fig 3: Remove Positive Cable
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Remove the clip attaching the positive cable to the negative cable.
Remove the battery cable channel bolts.
Release the tabs on the channel.
Remove the battery cable from the channel.

Fig 4: Remove Battery Cable & Channel Bolts
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Remove the battery cable retainer nut and the retainer.
Remove the battery positive cable from the retainer.

Fig 5: Remove Battery Cable Retainer & Nut
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Remove the starter lead nut.
Remove the positive cable from the starter.
Remove the positive battery cable.

Fig 6: Remove Starter Lead Nut
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