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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the engine control module (ECM) from on top of the battery cover and set aside.
    2. Fig 1: Battery Cover & Retaining Tabs
    GM2671282Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  2. Detach the battery cover retaining tabs (1) and remove the battery cover (2).
    3. Fig 2: Identifying Ground Harness Wire Terminal & Negative Battery Clamp
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  3. Remove the ground body harness terminal on the negative battery clamp.
  4. Disconnect the current sensor from the engine harness.
  5. Remove the negative battery cable clamp (1) and the left front radiator support ground terminal (2).
    6. Fig 3: Identifying Battery Fuse Block Cover & Positive Nut
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  6. Remove the battery positive fastener (2) from battery fuse block and detach the battery positive cable retainer from the battery tray.
    7. Fig 4: Battery Component Fasteners And Retainers
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  7. Remove the battery negative ground fastener (1) and remove the battery negative terminal (2).
  8. Remove the battery positive cable bracket retainer fastener (4) and bracket (3).
  9. Remove the transmission mount fastener (6) holding the battery positive cable retainer (5) to the transmission mount.
  10. Remove the battery positive cable retainer fastener (7) .
    11. Fig 5: Heat Shield Fasteners And Battery Positive Cable Terminal
    GM2671974Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Remove the starter heat shield fastener (1) and the starter heat shield (2).
  12. Remove the starter solenoid fastener (5) and remove the battery positive cable terminal (6), from the starter solenoid.
  13. Remove the generator fastener (3) and remove the battery positive cable terminal (4) from the back of the generator.
    14. NOTE:

    Observe how the battery positive and negative cable was routed within the engine compartment.

  14. Remove the battery positive and negative cable from the vehicle.
  15. Remove the battery positive and negative cable (6).
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