Removal Procedure

Important: 

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

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE  .
2. Disconnect the positive battery cable (1) from the battery.
   Fig 1: Disconnecting Positive Battery Cable From Battery

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3. Remove the nut (1) securing the positive battery cable to the rear fuse block.
4. Remove the right side garnish molding. Refer to GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT - CENTER PILLAR to expose the positive battery cable.
5. Remove the right front and rear carpet retainers. Refer to CARPET RETAINER REPLACEMENT .
6. Remove the right closeout insulator panel. Refer to CLOSEOUT/INSULATOR PANEL REPLACEMENT - RIGHT .
   Fig 2: Removing Nut Securing Positive Battery Cable To Rear Fuse Block

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7. Remove the battery cable retainers (2) from the rocker panel area.
   Fig 3: Removing Battery Cable Retainers From Rocker Panel Area

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8. Remove the retaining nut (1) and disconnect the battery cable from the underhood fuse block.
   Fig 4: Removing Nut And Disconnect Battery Cable From Underhood Fuse Block

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9. Disconnect the battery cable retainer (2) from the body side rail.
   Fig 5: Disconnecting Battery Cable Retainer From Body Side Rail

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10. Unseat the battery cable grommet (2) from the cowl panel (3).
11. Carefully remove the battery cable (1) from the vehicle by pulling the cable through the cowl panel (3) and out of the vehicle.
    Fig 6: Removing Battery Cable & Grommet

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