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Removal Procedure

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CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Record all of the customers radio station presets.
  2. Turn OFF all the lamps and accessories.
  3. Make sure the ignition switch is in the OFF position.
  4. Fig 1: View Of PCM, Bracket & Wire Harness
    GM1371146Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the powertrain control module (PCM) wire harness (2) from the battery box cover.
  6. Remove the PCM bracket with PCM (1) from the top of the battery box cover.
  7. Carefully position the PCM and bracket out of the way.
  8. Fig 2: View Of Battery Box Cover
    GM1371149Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Loosen the screws securing the battery box cover.
  10. Remove the battery box cover (1).
  11. Fig 3: View Of Battery Ground (Negative) Cable And Bolt
    GM368800Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Loosen the battery negative cable terminal bolt.
  13. Remove the battery negative cable from the battery.