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Starting and Charging: Locations



Engine Electrical Component Views

Rear of Battery - 4.2L




1 - Positive Battery Terminal
2 - Regulated Voltage Control Module
3 - Battery
4 - Negative Battery Terminal

Rear of Battery - 5.3L




1 - Positive Battery Terminal
2 - Regulated Voltage Control Module
3 - Battery
4 - Negative Battery Terminal

Upper Left Side of the Engine - Front (4.2L)




1 - Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
2 - Powertrain Control Module (PCM) C3
3 - Powertrain Control Module (PCM) C2
4 - Generator

Lower Left Side of the Engine (4.2L)




1 - Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Solenoid
2 - Starter
3 - Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor
4 - Knock Sensor (KS) 2, Rear
5 - Knock Sensor (KS) 1, Front

Left Front of Engine (5.3L)




1 - Generator

Lower Right Side of the Engine -
Rear (5.3L)





1 - Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor
2 - Knock Sensor (KS) 2 - Right
3 - Engine Harness
4 - Starter
5 - Engine