Removal Procedure

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Fig 1: Identifying Body Wiring Harness Connector & Negative Battery Cable Connector

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Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
Disconnect the body wiring harness electrical connector (3) from the battery current sensor (2).
Disconnect the body wiring harness electrical connector (4) from the negative battery cable electrical connector (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Body Wiring Harness, Electrical Connector & Positive Battery Cable Clips

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Disconnect the body wiring harness electrical connector (2) from the positive battery cable electrical connector (3).

Fig 3: View Of Positive Battery Cable Clips & Positive Battery Cable Cover

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Open the positive battery cable cover (2).
Loosen the positive battery cable terminal nut.
Remove the positive battery cable terminal from the battery positive terminal and reposition the cable out of the way.

Fig 4: Identifying Battery Vent Hose Grommet

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Remove the battery vent hose grommet (1) from the battery box.

Fig 5: View Of Battery, Battery Hold Down & Bolt

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Remove the battery hold down bolt (2).
Remove the battery hold down (3).
Remove the battery (1).

Fig 6: Identifying Battery Vent Hose

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Remove the battery vent hose (1) from the battery, if required.