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Removal Procedure

IMPORTANT: When replacing battery cables be sure to use replacement cables that are the same type, gauge and length.
    Fig 1: Connecting Battery Cables
    GM289316Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure .
  2. Disconnect the positive battery cable from the battery.
  3. Remove the ground wire bolt from the frame.
    4. Fig 2: Positive Battery Cable Junction Block Lead Nut
    GM289343Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the remote positive stud cover.
  5. Remove the positive battery cable junction block lead nut.
  6. Remove the positive battery cable from the bussed electrical center (BEC).
  7. Remove the BEC from the strut tower.
  8. Unclip and remove the positive battery cable harness from the BEC.
  9. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  10. Remove the front lower air deflector. Refer to Radiator Air Baffle and Deflector Replacement - Lower in Engine Cooling.
    11. Fig 3: Transaxle Stud & Ground Cable At Transaxle Stud
    GM289333Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the positive battery cable from the starter motor BAT terminal.
  12. Remove the transaxle stud nut.
  13. Remove the ground cable from the transaxle stud.
    14. Fig 4: Battery Cable Harness & Negative Battery Cable
    GM289319Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Unclip and remove the battery cable harness from the retainers.
  15. Remove the battery cable harness from the vehicle.
  16. Remove the negative battery cable from the wiring harness conduit.
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