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2009 Chevrolet Corvette V8-7.0L
Positive: Service and Repair
2009 Chevrolet Corvette V8-7.0LSECTION Service and Repair
Battery Positive Cable Replacement (7.0L)
Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LS7 or LS9) (Service and Repair)Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LS3) (Service and Repair).
2. Disconnect the positive battery cable from the battery.
3. Remove the rear compartment carpet. Refer to Rear Compartment Floor Panel Carpet Replacement (Convertible) (Service and Repair)Rear Compartment Floor Panel Carpet Replacement (Coupe) (Service and Repair).
4. Remove the passenger rear compartment front side trim panel. Refer to Rear Compartment Side Trim Panel Replacement (Service and Repair).
5. Remove the right door sill plate. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement (Service and Repair).
6. Lift up the carpet to access the battery cables.
7. Remove the positive battery cable retainers.
8. Open the carpet on the fuse/relay center.
9. Remove the positive battery cable nut (1) from the fuse/relay center stud.
10. Remove the positive battery cable lead (2) from the fuse/relay center stud.
11. Remove the positive battery cable grommet from the dash panel.
12. Pull the positive cable through the dash panel.
13. Remove the positive battery cable.
Installation Procedure
1. Position the positive battery cable.
2. Push the positive cable grommet into place in the dash panel.
3. Position the positive battery cable to retainers.
4. Position the carpet back.
5. Install the right door sill plate. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement (Service and Repair).
6. Install the passenger rear compartment front side trim panel. Refer to Rear Compartment Side Trim Panel Replacement (Service and Repair).
7. Install the rear compartment carpet. Refer to Rear Compartment Floor Panel Carpet Replacement (Convertible) (Service and Repair)Rear Compartment Floor Panel Carpet Replacement (Coupe) (Service and Repair).
8. Install the positive cable lead (2) to the fuse/relay center stud.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).
9. Install the positive battery cable nut (1) to the fuse/relay center stud.
Tighten the positive battery cable nut to 10 Nm (89 lb in).
10. Close the stud cover on the fuse/relay center.
11. Connect the positive battery cable to the battery.
12. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LS7 or LS9) (Service and Repair)Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LS3) (Service and Repair).
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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.