Positive: Service and Repair

Battery Positive Cable Replacement (4.8L, 5.3L And 6.0L)

Removal Procedure





1. On all models, remove the bolt retaining the coolant recovery reservoir or surge tank.
2. Move the coolant recovery reservoir or the surge tank aside.
3. Disconnect the battery negative cable from the battery.





4. Disconnect the battery positive cable from the battery.
5. On models equipped with the 4.8L, or 6.0L engine, disconnect the positive lead to the junction block.





6. On models equipped with 4.8L, 5.3L or 6.0L engine, unclip battery positive cable from engine harness clip (1).
7. Unclip battery positive cable from engine harness retainer (2).





8. On all models, raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
9. Disconnect the positive lead to the starter solenoid.





10. On models with 4.8L and 6.0L engine, remove battery positive cable retainer clips (1).
11. Remove battery positive cable to chassis harness clips (2).





12. Remove battery positive cable retainer clips (1)from frame.
13. Remove battery positive cable retainer clips (2) from crossmember.





14. On all models, lower the vehicle.
15. On models equipped with the 4.8L, 5.3L or 6.0L engine, unclip the battery positive cable from the fan shroud.





16. On all models, disconnect the positive lead to the generator.
17. Remove the cable from the vehicle. Note the location of the retaining clips.

Installation Procedure





1. On all models, install the cable to the vehicle.
Ensure the cable is routed correctly and installed in the retainer clips.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

2. Connect the positive lead to the generator.

Tighten the generator output (BAT) nut to 18 N.m (13 lb ft).





3. On models equipped with the 4.8L, 5.3L or 6.0L engine, clip the battery positive cable to the fan shroud.
4. On all models, raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.





5. On models with 4.8L and 6.0L engine, install battery positive cable retainer clips (2) to the crossmember.
6. Install battery positive cable retainer clips (1)to the frame.





7. Install battery positive cable to chassis harness clips (2).
8. Install battery positive cable retainer clips (1).





9. Install the positive lead to the starter solenoid.

Tighten the positive lead to starter solenoid to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

10. On all models, lower the vehicle.





11. On models equipped with 4.8L, 5.3L or 6.0L engine, clip battery positive cable to the engine harness retainer (2).
12. Clip battery positive cable to the engine harness clip (1).





13. On models equipped with the 4.8L, or 6.0L engine, install the positive lead to the junction block.

Tighten the junction block nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

14. On all models, connect the battery positive cable to the battery.

Tighten the battery terminals to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).

15. Connect the battery negative cable to the battery.





16. Install the coolant recovery reservoir or surge tank and the bolt.

Tighten the coolant recovery reservoir or surge tank bolt to 11 N.m (97 lb in).