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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 2007 🢒 Canyon Pickup - 4WD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Electrical 🢒 Generator Cable Replacement

Important: 

   • Always use replacement cables that are of the same type, diameter and length of the cables that are being replaced.
   • Always route the replacement cable the same way as the original cable.

Removal Procedure
  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .

    2. Object Number: 1313637 Size: SH
  2. Open the battery cables harness retainer (3).

    3. Object Number: 1313640 Size: SH
  3. Press the locking tabs inward in order to remove the underhood fuse block cover from the underhood fuse block.
  4. Remove the nut (2) securing the generator positive cable (5) to the underhood fuse block (1).

    5. Object Number: 1313641 Size: SH
  5. Reposition the protective boot (4) from the generator output BAT terminal (2) for access.
  6. Remove the generator output BAT terminal nut (6) and disconnect the generator positive lead (5) from the generator.
  7. Remove the generator positive cable (3) from the battery cables harness conduit.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1313641 Size: SH
  1. Insert the generator positive cable (3) into the battery cables harness conduit.

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  2. Connect the generator lead (5) to the generator and install the generator output BAT terminal nut (6).

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

  3. Press the protective boot (4) on to the generator output BAT terminal (2).

    4. Object Number: 1313640 Size: SH
  4. Install the nut (2) securing the generator positive cable (5) to the underhood fuse block (1).

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  5. Install the underhood fuse block cover to the underhood fuse block, engaging the locking tabs.

    6. Object Number: 1313637 Size: SH
  6. Close the battery cables harness retainer (3).
  7. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .