Removal Procedure

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CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.

Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Single Battery) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Auxiliary Battery) .

Fig 1: View Of Battery Cables

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Unsnap the positive battery cable cap.
Disconnect the positive battery cable.

Fig 2: View Of Battery & Positive Battery Cable

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Remove the front end diagonal brace bolts and brace.

Fig 3: View Of Front End Diagonal Brace & Bolts

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Remove the battery hold down retainer bolt and retainer.
Remove the battery.
Remove the battery insulator, if necessary.

Fig 4: View Of Battery & Insulator

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