Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual

Fig. 28: View Of Negative Battery Cable Terminal, Forward Lamp Wiring Harness
Terminal & Ground Bolt
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6. Route the negative battery cable terminal (3) through the opening between the radiator

support and frame.

7. Ensure that the negative battery cable is positioned behind the forward lamp harness.

8. Install the forward lamp wiring harness terminal (2) to the frame. Ensure that the anti-

rotation tab is inserted into the hole in the frame.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ENGINE Engine Electrical - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

9. Install the forward lamp wiring harness ground bolt (1).

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

Fig. 29: View Of Battery Cable Terminal, Battery Cable Bolt & Wiring Harness
Terminal
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10. Position the engine wiring harness terminal (3) against the engine block and position the

negative battery cable terminal (1) on top of the engine wiring harness terminal.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ENGINE Engine Electrical - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

11. Install the negative battery cable bolt (2) to the front of the engine block.

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

Fig. 30: View Of Oil Pan Skid Plate & Bolts
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12. Position the oil pan skid plate and install the bolts, if equipped.

Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 28 N.m (21 lb ft).

13. Lower the vehicle.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ENGINE Engine Electrical - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 31: View Of Battery Cable Components
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14. Install the battery current sensor (3) clip to the battery tray.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ENGINE Engine Electrical - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

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