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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003AVALANCHE 1500 2WD V8-5.3L VIN TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTARTING AND CHARGINGBATTERYSERVICE AND REPAIRBATTERY REPLACEMENT
2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 2WD V8-5.3L VIN T
Battery Replacement
2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 2WD V8-5.3L VIN TSECTION Battery Replacement
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Unsnap the positive battery cable cap.
3. Disconnect the positive battery cable.
4. Remove the front end diagonal brace bolts and brace.
5. Remove the battery hold down retainer bolt and retainer.
6. Remove the battery.
7. Remove the battery insulator, if necessary.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the battery insulator, if necessary.
2. Install the battery.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Install the battery hold down retainer and bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
4. Install the front end diagonal brace and bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
5. Connect the positive battery cable.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).
6. Snap the positive battery cable cap closed.
7. Connect the negative battery cable.
CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Unsnap the positive battery cable cap.
3. Disconnect the positive battery cable.
4. Remove the front end diagonal brace bolts and brace.
5. Remove the battery hold down retainer bolt and retainer.
6. Remove the battery.
7. Remove the battery insulator, if necessary.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the battery insulator, if necessary.
2. Install the battery.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Install the battery hold down retainer and bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
4. Install the front end diagonal brace and bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
5. Connect the positive battery cable.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).
6. Snap the positive battery cable cap closed.
7. Connect the negative battery cable.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.