Removal Procedure

Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure .
Remove air intake duct and resonator. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls.
Cut the tape holding the two cables together at the retainer on the battery tray.

Fig 1: View Of Taped Battery Cables

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Cut the tape holding the two cables together near the transmission electrical plug.

Fig 2: Identifying Transmission Electrical Plug
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Remove the wire harness retainer nut at the rear of the engine.

Fig 3: Locating Wire Harness Retainer Nut
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Position the wire retainer aside.

Fig 4: Aligning Wire Harness Retainer
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Remove bolt retaining cable to battery tray.
Remove the negative battery cable ground stud from the engine block.

Fig 5: View Of Battery Tray Retaining Bolt
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Remove the negative battery cable.