GM 20998299
Cable

To replace the negative cable extension cable of the battery, first strip the front compartment side sight shield. Remove negative cable battery, or disconnect the battery negative cable after disconnecting the battery negative cable, then remove the battery negative cable ground bolt. Raise the vehicle and the Battery Cable Termainal Bolt. Noting the routing of the battery negative cable extension cable, and take it from the vehicle. For installation, extend the battery cable extension cable (negative cable) and attach it to the vehicle while following the fastener caution. Install the Battery Cable Terminal Bolt and tighten it to 35 Nm (26 lb ft) and install the battery negative cable ground bolt and tighten it to 20 Nm (15 lb ft). Last, reinstall the front compartment side sight shield, and connect the battery negative cable.

Before replacing the extension cable for the battery negative cable the front compartment side sight shield must be removed from all 3.0L and 3.6L engine vehicles. First disconnect the negative terminal of the battery before removing the grounding bolt for negative battery cables. Start by lifting the vehicle and disconnecting the Battery Cable Terminal Bolt . Mark the direction of extension cable path and extract the cable from the vehicle. When installing the battery negative cable extension cable place it on the vehicle while following the provided fastener precautions. Screw in the Battery Cable Terminal Bolt until tightness reaches 35 Nm (26 lb ft) then fasten the battery negative cable ground bolt at 20 Nm (15 lb ft). As the final step replace the front compartment side sight shield and secure the battery negative cable.

Release the clamping force on the battery negative cable handle and disconnect it from the battery negative post.

Align and tape the battery positive cable, secure the body harness to any bracket assemblies, and install any new or reused retainers.