Starter Solenoid Cable Replacement

Starter Solenoid Cable Replacement (LMM)

Removal Procedure




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Single Battery) (Service and Repair)Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Dual Batteries) (Service and Repair)Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Auxiliary Battery) (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (Service and Repair).
3. Open the starter solenoid cable positive battery post cover.
4. Loosen the starter solenoid cable nut (1).
5. Remove the starter solenoid cable from the battery positive post.




6. Open the starter solenoid cable positive battery post cover (1).
7. Loosen the starter solenoid cable nut (2).
8. Remove the starter solenoid cable (5) from the battery positive post.




9. Remove the starter solenoid cable clip (3) from the battery tray.
10. Remove the starter solenoid cable clips (4) from the air conditioning (A/C) evaporator tube.




11. Remove the mega fuse cover.




12. Remove the starter solenoid cable to mega fuse nut (1).
13. Remove the starter solenoid cable branch from the mega fuse stud.
14. Remove the wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Right Side (Chevrolet) (Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Right Side)Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Right Side (GMC) (Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Right Side).




15. Remove the front 2 oil pan skid plate bolts, loosen the rear 2 bolts and remove the skid plate.




16. Remove the engine wiring harness clip (1) from the starter solenoid cable.
17. Remove the engine wiring harness clips (2) from the starter solenoid cable channel.




18. Remove the starter solenoid cable bolt from the frame.
19. Reposition the starter solenoid cable (1) from the frame.




20. Disconnect the coolant heater cord (1) from the coolant heater.




21. Remove the starter solenoid cable nut (6) from the starter.
22. Remove the starter solenoid cable (7) from the starter.
23. Remove the starter solenoid cable bolt (3) from the engine block.
24. Reposition the starter solenoid cable terminal (2) from the engine wiring harness ground terminal (1).
25. Remove the starter solenoid cable bracket nut (5) and bracket from the stud.
26. Remove the starter solenoid cable clip bolt (4) from the frame.




27. Reposition the starter solenoid cable bracket (1) and remove the engine wiring harness from the rear clips on the bracket.




28. Remove the starter solenoid cable channel bolts (1).
29. Lower the vehicle.




30. Remove the starter solenoid cable from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the starter solenoid cable to the vehicle.




2. Install the starter solenoid cable (5) to the battery positive post.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

3. Tighten the starter solenoid cable nut (2) to 5 Nm (44 lb in).
4. Close the starter solenoid cable positive battery post cover (1).




5. Install the starter solenoid cable to the battery positive post.
6. Tighten the starter solenoid cable nut (1) to 7.5 Nm (66 lb in).
7. Close the starter solenoid cable positive battery post cover.
8. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).




9. Position the starter solenoid cable to the oil pan and install the starter solenoid cable channel bolts (1) and tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb in).




10. Reposition the starter solenoid cable bracket (1) and install the engine wiring harness to the clips on the rear of the bracket.




11. Position the starter solenoid cable clip to the frame and install the bolt (4) and tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb in).
12. Install the starter solenoid cable bracket onto the stud and install the nut (5) and tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb in).
13. Position the engine wiring harness ground terminal (1) behind the starter solenoid cable terminal (2) and against the engine block.
14. Install the starter solenoid cable bolt (3) to the engine block and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).
15. Install the starter solenoid cable (7) onto the starter.
16. Install the starter solenoid cable nut (6) to the starter and tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb in).




17. Connect the coolant heater cord (1) to the coolant heater.




18. Position the starter solenoid cable (1) to the frame.
19. Install the starter solenoid cable bolt to the frame and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).




20. Install the engine wiring harness clip (1) to the starter solenoid cable.
21. Install the engine wiring harness clips (2) to the starter solenoid cable channel.




22. Install the oil pan skid plate and tighten the rear 2 bolts and install and tighten the front 2 bolts and tighten to 28 Nm (21 lb ft).
23. Install the wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Right Side (Chevrolet) (Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Right Side)Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Right Side (GMC) (Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Right Side).




24. Install the starter solenoid cable branch terminal to the mega fuse stud.
25. Install the starter solenoid cable to mega fuse nut (1) and tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb in).




26. Install the mega fuse cover.




27. Install the starter solenoid cable clip (3) to the battery tray.
28. Install the starter solenoid cable clips (4) to the A/C evaporator tube.
29. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (Service and Repair).
30. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Single Battery) (Service and Repair)Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Dual Batteries) (Service and Repair)Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Auxiliary Battery) (Service and Repair).