OEM 2004 GMC Safari Battery Cable

2004 GMC Safari Battery Cable Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the negative battery cable on 2004 GMC Safari?

  A: For negative battery cable replacement you need to use the J 39200 Digital Multimeter to evaluate resistance levels that come from poor connections between terminals or cable insulation defects which create unordinary voltage drops and starting troubles. Begin by ensuring safety: Follow these steps first: Move the transmission to park position, engage the parking brakes as well as wheel blocking. The battery feed at the distributor needs to be disconnected first before measuring voltage drops at three locations while operating the starter. Measure drop voltage at the battery negative terminal to vehicle frame connection and at the battery positive terminal to starter terminal stud connection and also at the starter housing to vehicle frame connection. You should clean links while replacing damaged wires with new equal-length cables of matching diameter after any voltage falls above 0.5 volts. To replace the old cable start by removing the battery negative cable bolt from the battery and cable from the engine before removing any ground leads from their terminals. Begin the installation process by fastening the new starter cable in the same position as the original RWD or A4WD setup. Then install the negative battery terminal to the engine using a torque of 40 Nm (29 lb ft), secure the engine harness to its stud at 25 Nm (18 lb ft) and complete the installation by tightening the ground lead to the radiator support to 45 Nm (33 lb ft) and securing the battery negative terminal bolt to the battery with 15 Nm (11 lb ft) of torque.