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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the cargo area center carpet. Refer to Rear Compartment Floor Panel Carpet Replacement .
  2. Remove the left-hand side cargo area trim. Refer to Rear Compartment Side Trim Panel Replacement .
  3. WARNING: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning .
  4. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  5. Remove the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement .
  6. Fig 1: Identifying Fuse Box Locking Tabs & Battery Tray
    GM1949839Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: To remove the fuse box, the locking tabs (1) must be released. Push the fuse box towards the front of the vehicle to allow the fuse box to be released from the battery tray (2).
  7. Remove the fuse box from the battery tray to allow access to the retaining bolts.
  8. Fig 2: Identifying Battery Tray To Chassis Retaining Bolts
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  9. Remove the battery tray to chassis mounting bolts (1).
  10. Remove the battery tray from the vehicle (2).