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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 INTERIOR TRIM  in Interior Trim to expose the positive battery cable.
  5. Remove the right closeout insulator panel. Refer to CLOSEOUT/INSULATOR PANEL REPLACEMENT RIGHT (LHD)  or INSTRUMENT PANEL, GAGES, AND CONSOLE  in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  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 Grommet From Cowl Panel
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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.