Negative: Service and Repair

Battery Negative Cable Replacement (4.3L Engine)

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution.




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the battery cable bracket bolt and bracket from the power steering pump.




3. If equipped, disconnect the accessory power fuse block front wiring harness electrical connector from the negative cable connector.
4. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.




5. Remove the engine wiring harness ground/negative battery cable bolt (1).
6. Remove the negative battery cable from the battery cable clip.




7. Remove the forward lamp wiring harness ground/negative cable bolt (3).
8. Remove the forward lamp wiring harness from the frame.
9. Remove the negative battery cable from the cable channel.
10. Lower the vehicle.
11. Remove the negative battery cable.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the negative battery cable.
2. Raise the vehicle.
3. Install the negative battery cable to the cable channel.
4. Install the forward lamp wiring harness to the frame.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

5. Install the forward lamp wiring harness ground/negative cable bolt (3).

Tighten the bolt to 9 N.m (80 lb in).




6. Install the negative battery cable to the battery cable clip.
7. Install the engine wiring harness ground/negative battery cable bolt (1).

Tighten the bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

8. Lower the vehicle.




9. If equipped, connect the accessory power fuse block front wiring harness electrical connector to the negative cable connector.




10. Install the battery cable bracket and bolt to the power steering pump.

Tighten the bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

11. Connect the negative battery cable.