Removal Procedure

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.

Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure .

Fig 1: View Of Battery Positive & Negative Cables

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Fig 2: Aligning Surge Tank Inlet Hose To Underhood Fuse Block Cover

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Remove the surge tank inlet hose from the retaining feature of the underhood fuse block cover.

Fig 3: View Of Underhood Fuse Box

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Depress the tabs in order to remove the underhood fuse block cover from the underhood fuse block.

Fig 4: Identifying Battery Positive Cable To Underhood Fuse Block

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Remove the nut (1) securing the battery positive cable (2) to the underhood fuse block.
Remove the starter heat shield. Refer to Starter Shield Replacement (LA3, LY9) or Starter Shield Replacement (LY7) .

Fig 5: View Of BAT Terminal Nut & Battery Positive Lead To Generator

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Reposition the protective boot from the generator output BAT terminal for access.
Remove the generator output BAT terminal nut (1) and disconnect the battery positive lead (2) from the generator.

Fig 6: Identifying Starter Terminal Nut & Battery Positive Cable

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Remove the starter terminal nut (2) and disconnect the battery positive cable (1) from the starter.
Lower the vehicle.

Fig 7: View Of Lift Bracket Cable Harness Clip

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Fig 8: Locating Cable Harness Clips On Rear Bracket & Vent Housing

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