Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LS3)
Removal Procedure
Warning
When performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, the SIR system must be disabled. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling. Failure to observe the correct procedure could cause deployment of the SIR components, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs.
Warning
Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.
For Vehicles equipped with OnStar(R) (UE1) with Back Up Battery:
The Back Up Battery is a redundant power supply to allow limited OnStar(R) functionality in the event of a main vehicle battery power disruption to the VCIM (OnStar(R)module). Do not disconnect the main vehicle battery or remove the OnStar(R) fuse with the ignition key in any position other than OFF. Retained accessory power (RAP) should be allowed to time out or be disabled (simply opening the driver door should disable RAP) before disconnecting power. Disconnecting power to the OnStar(R) module in any way while the ignition is On or with RAP activated may cause activation of the OnStar(R) Back-Up Battery (BUB) system and will discharge and permanently damage the back-up battery. Once the Back-Up Battery is activated it will stay on until it has completely discharged. The BUB is not rechargeable and once activated the BUB must be replaced.
1. Record all of the vehicle preset radio stations.
2. Record the radio Theftlock(R) code (if applicable). Refer to Radio/Audio System Description and Operation Radio/Audio System.
3. Turn OFF all the lamps and the accessories.
4. Make sure the ignition switch is in the OFF position.
5. Remove the negative battery cable to battery nut and separate the cable from the battery.
Installation Procedure
Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.
Important:
Clean any existing oxidation from the contact surface of the battery cable using a wire brush before installing the battery cable to the battery.
1. Connect the battery negative cable to the battery and tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb in).
2. Unlock the Theftlock(R) radio (if applicable).
3. Program the radio stations back into the radio as recorded at the beginning of the procedure.
4. Set the clock to the current time. Refer to Radio/Audio System Description and Operation Radio/Audio System.
5. Perform the reinitialization of the power windows. Refer to Power Window Reinitialization Programming and Relearning.
6. Reset the steering position soft stops and driver seat position memory. Refer to Control Module References Control Module References.
7. Program the remote control door lock and theft deterrent transmitters. Refer to Remote Control Door Lock and Theft Deterrent Transmitter Programming (without XL8 or Z49) Remote Control Door Lock and Theft Deterrent Transmitter Programming (without XL8 or Z49)Remote Control Door Lock and Theft Deterrent Transmitter Programming (with XL8 or Z49) Remote Control Door Lock and Theft Deterrent Transmitter Programming (with XL8 or Z49)Remote Control Door Lock and Theft Deterrent Transmitter Programming (New RCDLR ONLY) Remote Control Door Lock and Theft Deterrent Transmitter Programming (New RCDLR ONLY).