Removal Procedure
CAUTION:
Refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT CAUTION
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- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Single Battery) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Auxiliary Battery) .
- Unsnap the positive battery cable cap.
- Disconnect the positive battery cable.
- Loosen the positive battery cable bolt at the underhood bussed electrical center (UBEC).
- If necessary, remove the engine sight shield. Refer to ENGINE SIGHT SHIELD REPLACEMENT (4.8L, 5.3L, or ENGINE SIGHT SHIELD REPLACEMENT (6.0L (LQ9)) .
- Unsnap the junction block cover.
- Remove the positive battery cable (1) from the junction block.
- If equipped with a 4.8L, 5.3L, or 6.0L engine, remove the negative cable clip from the positive cable clip.
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle with safety stands. Refer to LIFTING & JACKING THE VEHICLE .
- If equipped with a 8.1L engine, remove the negative cable clip from the positive cable clip.
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle with safety stands. Refer to LIFTING & JACKING THE VEHICLE .
- Remove the positive battery cable channel bolt.
- Slide the channel pin out of the oil pan tab.
- Remove the positive battery cable from the channel.
- If equipped with a 4.8L, 5.3L, or 6.0L engine, remove the battery cable bracket bolt and bracket from the power steering pump.
- If equipped with a 4.8L, 5.3L, or 6.0L engine, remove the positive cable nut (1).
- Remove the positive cable from the starter.
- Remove the positive cable clip from the clip on the oil pan.
- Remove the positive cable from the clip on the oil pan.
- Remove the positive battery cable.
- If equipped with a 8.1L engine, remove the positive cable nut.
- Remove the positive cable from the starter.
- Remove the positive cable clip nut.
- Remove the positive cable from the engine harness clip.
- Remove the positive battery cable.
IMPORTANT:
The bolt is integral to the battery cable and is not removable.