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Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 GMC Sierra, 2006 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2006 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION: Refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Single Battery)  or Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Auxiliary Battery) .
    Fig 1: View Of Battery Cables
    GM662092Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Unsnap the positive battery cable cap.
  3. Disconnect the positive battery cable.
    Fig 2: View Of Battery & Positive Battery Cable
    GM662504Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the front end diagonal brace bolts and brace.
    Fig 3: View Of Front End Diagonal Brace & Bolts
    GM662921Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the battery hold down retainer bolt and retainer.
  6. Remove the battery.
    Fig 4: View Of Battery & Insulator
    GM662922Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the battery insulator, if necessary.