Removal Procedure

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CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution.

Fig 1: View Of Battery Cable Components

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Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (w/Single Battery) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (w/Auxiliary Battery) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (w/Dual Batteries) .
Open the starter solenoid cable cover at the positive battery terminal.
Loosen the starter solenoid cable nut (5).
Remove the starter solenoid cable from the positive battery terminal.
Reposition the starter solenoid cable out of the way.

Fig 2: View Of Front Fender Rear Upper Brace & Bolts

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Remove the front fender rear upper brace bolts and brace.

Fig 3: View Of Battery Hold Down Retainer & Bolt

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Remove the battery hold down retainer bolt and retainer.
Remove the battery.