Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 GMC Sierra, 2004 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2004 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- 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.
- Loosen the positive cable bolt at the underhood bussed electrical center (UBEC).
- If necessary, remove the engine sight shield. Refer to Engine Sight Shield Replacement (4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L Engines) or Engine Sight Shield Replacement (6.0L Engine w/RPOs Y91 and Z88) in Engine Mechanical - 4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L.
- Unsnap the junction block cover.
- Remove the positive battery cable (1) from the junction block.
- If equipped with a 4.8L, 5.3L, or 6.0L engine, remove the negative cable clip from the positive cable clip.
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- If equipped with a 8.1L engine, remove the negative cable clip from the positive cable clip.
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Remove the positive battery cable channel bolt.
- Slide the channel pin out of the oil pan tab.
- Remove the positive battery cable from the channel.
- If equipped with a 4.8L, 5.3L, or 6.0L engine, remove the battery cable bracket bolt and bracket from the power steering pump.
- If equipped with a 4.8L, 5.3L, or 6.0L engine, remove the starter lead nut.
- Remove the positive cable from the starter.
- Remove the positive cable clip from the clip on the oil pan.
- Remove the positive cable from the clip on the oil pan.
- Remove the positive battery cable.
- If equipped with a 8.1L engine, remove the starter lead nut.
- Remove the positive cable from the starter.
- Remove the positive cable clip nut.
- Remove the positive cable from the engine harness clip.
- Remove the positive battery cable.
CAUTION:
Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.
IMPORTANT:
The bolt is integral to the battery cable and is not removable.