Tray, Battery: Removal: Removal

Fig 1: View Of Electrical Connector, Diesel Vacuum Valve & Vacuum Connector

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1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. On diesel engine equipped vehicles disconnect the vacuum connector (3) and electrical connector (1) from the diesel vacuum valve (2).
   Fig 2: Identifying Diesel Vacuum Valve Bracket With Mounting Tabs & Battery Tray With Receptacles

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3. On diesel engine equipped vehicles lift the diesel vacuum valve bracket (1) up disengaging the mounting tabs from the receptacles (2) in the battery tray.
   Fig 3: Identifying Battery Tray, Nut, & Bolts

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4. Remove the battery. Refer to BATTERY, REMOVAL .
5. Remove the four bolts (1) and one nut (2) securing the battery tray (3) to the left frame rail (4).
6. Lift the battery tray out of the engine compartment and remove from the vehicle.