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Removal Procedure

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Remove the fuse block and battery positive cable cover.
  3. Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement .
  4. Fig 1: Battery Positive Cable & Nut
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  5. Remove the battery positive nut (1) and the battery positive cable (2), from the battery positive cable junction block.
  6. Fig 2: Battery Negative Cable & Nut
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  7. Remove the battery negative cable nut (1) and the battery negative cable (2), from the chassis frame stud.
  8. Remove the drivetrain and front suspension frame skid plate. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Skid Plate Replacement .
  9. Fig 3: Battery Positive Cable, Nut & Generator Electrical Connector
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  10. Remove the battery positive cable nut (2) and the battery positive cable (3), from the back of the generator.
  11. Fig 4: Battery Negative Cable Stud & Starter Solenoid Nut
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  12. Remove the battery negative cable stud/nut (1) and the starter solenoid nut (2).
  13. Fig 5: Battery Cables
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    NOTE:

    Visualize the routing of the battery positive and negative cable within the engine compartment.

  14. Remove the battery positive and negative cable (1) from the engine compartment.