Removal Procedure

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Fig 1: Identifying Negative Battery Cable Ground Lead & Engine Block Stud

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NOTE:

Always use replacement cables that are of the same type, diameter and length of the cables that you are replacing.
Always route the replacement cable the same way as the original cable.

Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LAT) .
Remove the negative battery cable ground nut (1) from the engine block stud.
Remove the negative battery cable ground lead (2) from the stud.

Fig 2: View Of Engine Compartment & Battery Tray Harness Routing

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Remove the negative battery cable ground nut (3) from the tie bar stud.
Remove the negative battery cable ground lead (4) from the stud.

Fig 3: View Of Body Wiring Harness Electrical Connectors

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Disconnect the body wiring harness electrical connector (2) from the battery current sensor (1).

Fig 4: View Of Positive & Negative Battery Cable Assembly

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Cut the tape (1) securing the negative cable to the positive cable.

NOTE: Note the routing of the negative battery cable assembly prior to removing.

Remove the negative battery cable assembly (3).
Place the cable assembly on a clean work surface.
Measure from one end of the negative battery cable to the current sensor location. Record this measurement for reference during installation.
Remove the battery current sensor (2) from the negative battery cable.