Silverado 1500 4WD V8-5.3L VIN Z Flex Fuel (2005)
Negative: Service and Repair
Replacement procedure
BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE REPLACEMENT
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. If necessary, remove the left front wheel house panel.
3. 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.
4. If equipped, disconnect the accessory power fuse block front wiring harness electrical connector from the negative cable connector.
5. If equipped with a 4.8L, 5.3L, or 6.0L engine, perform the following:
1. Remove the negative cable clip from the positive cable clip.
2. Remove the engine wiring harness ground/negative cable bolt.
3. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
6. If equipped with a 8.1L engine, perform the following:
1. Remove the negative cable clip from the positive cable clip.
2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
3. Remove the engine wiring harness ground/negative cable bolt.
4. Reposition the wiring harness ground and negative cables.
