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Removal Procedure

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (without KL9) Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (with KL9) .
  2. Remove the transfer case, if equipped. Refer to Transfer Case Replacement .
    3. Fig 1: Battery Fuse Block Cover
    GM2774807Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Remove the battery fuse block cover (1).
    4. Fig 2: Positive Battery Cable And Fastener
    GM2552159Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Remove the battery positive cable fastener (1) and remove the battery positive cable (2) from the battery fuse block.
  5. Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement .
    6. Fig 3: Negative Battery Cable And Fastener
    GM2774808Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Remove the battery negative cable fastener (1) and remove the battery negative cable (2) from the frame stud ground.
  7. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  8. Remove the drivetrain and front suspension frame transmission protector. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Transmission Protector Replacement .
    9. Fig 4: Battery Positive Cable And Starter Solenoid
    GM2775170Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Remove the battery positive cable fastener (2) and remove the battery positive cable (1) from the starter solenoid.
  10. Remove the battery negative cable fastener (3) and remove the battery negative cable (5) from the starter mounting stud.
  11. Detach the battery positive and negative cable retainer (4) from the transmission bracket.
    12. Fig 5: Generator Protective Cover, Battery Positive Cable And Fastener
    GM2775262Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Remove the protective cover (1) at the back of the generator.
  13. Remove the battery positive cable fastener (2) and the battery positive cable (3) from the generator B+ stud.
    14. Fig 6: Oil Pan Heater And Connector
    GM2885114Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  14. Remove the connector (1) to the oil pan heater (2), if equipped.
  15. Remove the battery positive and negative cable.
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