Removal Procedure

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Remove the battery cover (1).

Fig 1: Battery Cover
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Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
Remove the battery fuse block cover (2) and disconnect the body harness connector (1).

Fig 2: Body Harness Connector, Terminal, Fuse Block Cover, Battery Positive Cable & Fasteners
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Remove the fastener (3) and the body harness terminal (6) from battery fuse block stud.
Remove the fastener (4) and the battery positive cable (5) from the battery fuse block stud.
Loosen the battery positive post clamp fastener (1) and detach the retainers (2) that hold the battery fuse block (3) to the battery.

Fig 3: Battery Fuse Block, Positive Post Clamp Fastener & Retainer
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Set aside the battery fuse block.
Release the battery channel conduit retainers (1) and set aside the battery channel conduit (2).

Fig 4: Battery Channel Conduit & Retainers
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Remove the battery tray partition (3) and remove the battery hold down fastener (2) along with the battery hold down retainer (1).

Fig 5: Battery Tray & Mounting Components
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Remove the battery strap (3) from the battery positive post and remove the battery (1) from the tray using the battery assist handles (2).

Fig 6: Battery, Assist Handles & Strap
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