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Removal Procedure

NOTE:
  • Replacement cables need to be the same type, diameter and length as the original cables
  • Always use the same cable routing as the original cable.
  1. Remove the coolant recovery tank. Refer to Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement (LGD) .
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  3. Remove the carpet. Refer to Front Floor Panel Carpet Replacement , and Rear Floor Panel Carpet Replacement .
    4. Fig 1: Identifying Positive Battery Cable
    GM2149613Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Loosen the positive battery cable nut (2).
  5. Separate the positive battery cable (1) from the battery.
  6. Remove the positive battery cable retainer (3) from the floor pan stud (4).
    7. Fig 2: Positive Battery Cable Nut & Terminal At Junction Block Stud
    GM1669915Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Remove the positive battery cable nut (1) from the junction block stud.
  8. Remove the positive battery cable terminal (2) from the junction block stud.
    9. Fig 3: Positive Battery Cable Retainer
    GM1669917Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Remove the positive battery cable retainer (1) from the rocker panel.
  10. Remove the positive battery cable retainers (2, 3 and 4) from the body harness channel.
    11. Fig 4: Identifying Positive Battery Cable Clips
    GM1669919Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Remove the positive battery cable clips (2, 3, and 4) from the body harness retainers.
  12. Remove the positive battery cable clip (5) from the dash mat.
  13. Reposition the dash mat flap (1).
    14. Fig 5: View Of Junction Block Cover
    GM1664482Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  14. From under the hood, disengage the junction block cover lock tabs.
  15. Remove the junction block cover.
    16. Fig 6: Identifying Starter Solenoid Cable To Bussed Electrical Center (BEC)
    GM1663997Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  16. Remove the nut (1) securing the starter solenoid cable to the bussed electrical center (BEC).
  17. Remove the starter solenoid cable from the BEC stud.
    18. Fig 7: Identifying Positive Battery Cable & BEC Stud
    GM1669922Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  18. Remove the positive battery cable (1) from the BEC stud.
    19. Fig 8: Positive Battery Cable Clips & Grommet
    GM1669921Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  19. Remove the positive battery clips (2) from the side engine compartment.
  20. Carefully unseat the positive battery cable grommet (1) from the front of dash.
  21. From inside the vehicle, carefully remove the positive battery cable by pulling the cable through the front of dash and out of the vehicle.
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