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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: Locating Battery & Cables
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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable (2) from the battery (3). Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure .
  2. Disconnect the positive battery cable (1) from the battery.
  3. Open the stud cover on the fuse/relay center.
  4. Remove the positive battery cable nut (7) from the fuse/relay center stud (8).
  5. Remove the positive battery cable lead (6) from the fuse/relay center stud (8).
  6. Fig 2: View Of Jumper Harness & Engine Harness
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  7. Remove the battery cable clips.
  8. Remove the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement in Engine Mechanical.
  9. Disconnect the starter jumper wiring harness (2) from the engine harness connector (1).
  10. Fig 3: View Of Starter Motor & Connections
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  11. Remove the positive battery cable terminal nut and terminals (2) from the starter solenoid.
  12. Remove the front suspension crossmember. Refer to Crossmember Replacement - Front Suspension in Frame and Underbody.
  13. Fig 4: View Of Battery Positive/Starter Cable Terminal & Nut
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  14. Disconnect the battery positive/starter cable from the generator:
    1. Slide the boot (1) back along the cable.
    2. Remove the battery positive/starter cable nut (2).
    3. Remove the battery positive/starter cable terminal (3) from the stud (4).
  15. Fig 5: Removing Starter/Generator Harness Clip Bolt
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  16. Remove the bolt (1) securing the cable and clip to the front of the engine.
  17. Remove the positive battery cable.