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.
CAUTION:
Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable (2). 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.
- Disconnect the positive battery cable (1).
- Loosen the positive cable bolt at the underhood bussed electrical center (UBEC).
- Unsnap the junction block cover.
- Remove the positive cable (1) from the junction block.
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Remove the clip attaching the positive cable to the negative cable.
- Remove the battery cable channel bolts.
- Remove the battery cable from the channel.
- Remove the battery cable retainer nut (6) and the retainer.
- Remove the battery positive cable from the retainer.
- Remove the positive battery cable nut (7).
- Remove the positive battery cable lead (8) from the starter.
- Remove the positive battery cable.
IMPORTANT:
The bolt is integral to the battery cable and is not removable.