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Removal Procedure

WARNING:

Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning .

    Fig 1: View Of Battery Cable Components
    GM1702504Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (TP2) , Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Single Battery) .
  2. Open the starter solenoid cable cover at the positive battery terminal.
  3. Loosen the starter solenoid cable nut (5).
  4. Remove the starter solenoid cable from the positive battery terminal.
  5. Reposition the starter solenoid cable out of the way.
    6. Fig 2: View Of Front Fender Rear Upper Brace & Bolts
    GM1702811Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Remove the front fender rear upper brace bolts and brace.
    7. Fig 3: View Of Battery Hold Down Retainer & Bolt
    GM1702812Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Remove the battery hold down retainer bolt and retainer.
  8. Remove the battery.
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