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 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.
   Fig 2: Removing Nut Securing Positive Battery Cable To Rear Fuse Block

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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 or CLOSEOUT/INSULATOR PANEL REPLACEMENT - RIGHT .
6. 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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7. Disconnect the positive battery cable from the underhood fuse block (2).
   Fig 4: Disconnecting Positive Battery Cable From Underhood Fuse Block

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8. Remove the battery cable retainer from the rail.
   Fig 5: Removing Battery Cable Retainer From Rail

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9. Unseat the battery cable grommet (2) from the cowl panel (3).
   Fig 6: Removing Battery Cable

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10. Carefully remove the battery cable (1) from the vehicle by pulling the cable through the cowl panel (3) and out of the vehicle.