Removal Procedure

Important: 

• 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.

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure .
2. Disconnect the battery positive cable (1) from the battery.
   Fig 1: Battery Positive Cable

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3. Remove the nut (1) securing the battery positive cable to the rear fuse block.
4. Remove the interior trim moldings. Refer to GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT - CENTER PILLAR to expose the positive battery cable.
5. Remove the right closeout insulator panel. Refer to CLOSEOUT/INSULATOR PANEL REPLACEMENT - RIGHT .
   Fig 2: Battery Positive Cable to Rear Fuse Block Securing Nut

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6. Remove the battery cable retainers (2) from the rocker panel area.
   Fig 3: Battery Cable Retainers

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7. Remove the remote positive terminal nut (1) and disconnect the battery positive cable from the underhood fuse block (2).
8. Remove the surge tank. Refer to SURGE TANK REPLACEMENT .
   Fig 4: Remote Positive Terminal Nut & Underhood Fuse Block

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9. Disconnect the battery cable retainer from the body side rail.
   Fig 5: Battery Cable Retainer

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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: Expanded View of Battery Cable Grommet, Cowl Panel, & Battery Cable

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