Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

IMPORTANT: When replacing battery cables, always use replacement cables that are the same type, gauge and length.

Disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure .
Disconnect the positive battery cable from the battery.
Remove the ground wire bolt from the frame.

Fig 1: Battery Cables & Ground Wire Bolt
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Remove the remote positive stud cover.
Remove the positive battery cable junction block lead nut.
Remove the positive battery cable from the bussed electrical center (BEC).

Fig 2: Remote Positive Stud Cover & Junction Block Lead Nut
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Remove the BEC from the strut tower.
Unclip and remove the positive battery cable harness from the BEC.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING & JACKING THE VEHICLE .
Remove the front lower air deflector. Refer to RADIATOR AIR BAFFLE AND DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT - LOWER .
Remove the positive battery cable from the starter motor BAT terminal.

Fig 3: Positive Battery Cable & Starter Motor BAT Terminal
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Remove the protective boot from the generator output BAT terminal.
Remove the BAT terminal nut and the positive battery cable from the generator.

Fig 4: BAT Terminal Nut & Positive Battery Cable
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Unclip and remove the battery cable harness from the retainers.
Remove the battery cable harness from the vehicle.
Remove the positive battery cable from the wiring harness conduit.

Fig 5: Battery Cable Harness & Positive Battery Cable
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