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Removal Procedure

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Important: 

  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE  .
  2. Remove the bolt (1) securing the battery negative cable to the side rail.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Battery Negative Cable & Retaining Bolt (LHD)
    G02086726Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Disconnect the body harness connector (3) from the battery negative cable.
  4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
  5. Remove the starter shield. Refer to STARTER SHIELD in Starters. .
  6. Disconnect the cable harness clip from the coolant inlet pipe.
  7. Remove the bolt securing the battery negative cable to the engine block.
    Fig 2: Removing Bolt Securing Battery Negative Cable To Engine Block
    G02086727Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. Remove the battery negative cable from the engine.