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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 HUMMER 🢒 2006 🢒 H3 🢒 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

    Object Number: 1560042 Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Remove the battery cable harness clips (1, 2) from the battery tray.

    3. Object Number: 1560045 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 (1) securing the generator positive cable inner terminal to the underhood fuse block.

    5. Object Number: 1560044 Size: SH
  5. Remove the left front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Wheelhouse Panel Replacement .
  6. Reposition the protective boot from the generator output BAT terminal for access.
  7. Remove the generator output BAT terminal nut (2) and disconnect the generator positive lead (1) from the generator.
  8. Remove the positive cable clip (3) from the engine wiring harness bracket.
  9. Remove the generator positive cable from the battery cables harness conduit.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1560044 Size: SH
  1. Insert the generator positive cable into the battery cables harness conduit.
  2. Install the positive cable clip (3) to the engine wiring harness bracket.

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

  3. Connect the generator positive lead (2) to the generator and install the generator output BAT terminal nut (1).

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

  4. Position the protective boot onto the generator output BAT terminal.

    5. Object Number: 1560045 Size: SH
  5. Install the nut (1) securing the generator positive cable inner terminal to the underhood fuse block.

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

  6. Install the left front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Wheelhouse Panel Replacement .
  7. Install the underhood fuse block cover to the underhood fuse block, engaging the locking tabs.

    8. Object Number: 1560042 Size: SH
  8. Install the battery cable harness clips (1, 2) to the battery tray.
  9. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .