Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual

Fig. 193: View Of Battery Hold Down Retainer & Bolt
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7. Remove the battery hold down retainer bolt and retainer.

8. Remove the battery.

Installation Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 194: View Of Battery Hold Down Retainer & Bolt
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1. Install the battery.

2. Install the battery hold down retainer and bolt.

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

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

Fig. 195: View Of Front Fender Rear Upper Brace & Bolts
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3. Install the front fender rear upper brace and bolts.

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

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 196: View Of Battery Cable Components
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4. Position the starter solenoid cable to the battery.

5. Install the starter solenoid cable to the positive battery terminal.

6. Tighten the starter solenoid cable nut (5).

Tighten: Tighten the nut to 5 N.m (44 lb in).

7. Close the starter solenoid cable cover at the positive battery terminal.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

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