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Removal Procedure

CAUTION: Refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT CAUTION .
    Fig 1: View Of Battery Cables
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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Single Battery)  or Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Auxiliary Battery) .
  2. Fig 2: View Of Battery & Positive Battery Cable
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  3. Unsnap the positive battery cable cap.
  4. Disconnect the positive battery cable.
  5. Fig 3: Identifying Positive Battery Cable Bolt
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    IMPORTANT: The bolt is integral to the battery cable and is not removable.
  6. Loosen the positive battery cable bolt at the underhood bussed electrical center (UBEC).
  7. Fig 4: View Of Battery Cables At Junction Block
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  8. 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)) .
  9. Unsnap the junction block cover.
  10. Remove the positive battery cable (1) from the junction block.
  11. Fig 5: View of Positive & Negative Cable Clips (4.8L, 5.3L, or 6.0L Engine)
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  12. If equipped with a 4.8L, 5.3L, or 6.0L engine, remove the negative cable clip from the positive cable clip.
  13. Raise and suitably support the vehicle with safety stands. Refer to LIFTING & JACKING THE VEHICLE .
  14. Fig 6: View of Positive & Negative Cable Clips (8.1L Engine)
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  15. If equipped with a 8.1L engine, remove the negative cable clip from the positive cable clip.
  16. Raise and suitably support the vehicle with safety stands. Refer to LIFTING & JACKING THE VEHICLE .
  17. Fig 7: View Of Positive Battery Cable, Channel & Bolt
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  18. Remove the positive battery cable channel bolt.
  19. Slide the channel pin out of the oil pan tab.
  20. Remove the positive battery cable from the channel.
  21. Fig 8: View Of Power Steering Pump Battery Cable Bracket & Bolt
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  22. 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.
  23. Fig 9: View of Positive Cable Nut (4.8L, 5.3L, or 6.0L Engine)
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  24. If equipped with a 4.8L, 5.3L, or 6.0L engine, remove the positive cable nut (1).
  25. Remove the positive cable from the starter.
  26. Remove the positive cable clip from the clip on the oil pan.
  27. Remove the positive cable from the clip on the oil pan.
  28. Remove the positive battery cable.
  29. Fig 10: View of Positive Cable Nut (8.1L Engine)
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  30. If equipped with a 8.1L engine, remove the positive cable nut.
  31. Remove the positive cable from the starter.
  32. Remove the positive cable clip nut.
  33. Remove the positive cable from the engine harness clip.
  34. Remove the positive battery cable.