Removal Procedure

Additional ground straps are used to connect the body and the frame to the engine and the transmission. Always connect all ground straps in order to ensure a good ground path to the battery for all electrical components.

Fig 1: View Of Ground Strap
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1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the ground strap bolt from the engine.
3. Lower the vehicle.
Fig 2: View Of Ground Strap Bolt At Cowl
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4. Remove the ground strap bolt from the cowl.
5. Remove the ground strap.