Removal Procedure

NOTE:

Always use replacement cables that are of the same type, diameter and length of the cables that you are replacing.
Always route the replacement cable the same way as the original cable.

Fig 1: View Of Battery Cables & Terminal Nut

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Remove the battery box. Refer to Battery Box Replacement .
Disconnect the positive and negative battery cable clip (3) from the battery tray support bracket.
Disconnect the positive and negative battery cable clip on the side of the battery tray support bracket.

Fig 2: View Of Battery, Cables & Related Components

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Disconnect the negative battery cable electrical connector (7) from the body wiring harness electrical connector (2).
Disconnect the body wiring harness electrical connector (4) from the battery current sensor (5).

Fig 3: View Of Negative Battery Cable Ground Terminal Nut

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Fig 4: Identifying Negative Battery Cable Lead

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Remove the negative battery cable ground terminal nut (2) from the transaxle stud.
Remove the engine wiring harness ground lead (1) from the stud.
Remove the negative battery cable (3) lead from the stud.

Fig 5: Identifying Positive Battery Cable Terminal To Starter Solenoid Nut

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Remove the battery cable retainer (4) from the transaxle selector cable bracket.
Cut the tape and remove the negative battery cable from the wiring loom.