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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Locating Engine Wiring Harness Electrical Connector At Starter
    GM1891303Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    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.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LAT) .
  2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  3. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) from the starter.
    4. Fig 2: View Of Positive Battery Cable & Starter Motor
    GM1891299Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the positive battery cable to starter motor nut (1).
  5. Remove the positive battery cable lead (2) from the starter motor.
    6. Fig 3: View Of Positive Battery Cable Clip & Oil Level Indicator Tube Bracket
    GM1891297Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the positive battery cable clip (2) from the oil level indicator tube bracket (1).
  7. Lower the vehicle.
    8. Fig 4: View Of Battery Positive Cable Extension Cable Lead & Positive Battery Cable.
    GM1891200Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Disengage the two side retaining tabs on the positive battery cable cover (1), and open the cover.
  9. Remove the battery positive cable extension cable nut (2).
  10. Remove the battery positive cable extension cable lead (3) from the positive battery cable.
    11. Fig 5: View Of UBEC Cover
    GM1891511Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the underhood bussed electrical connector (UBEC) cover (1).
    12. Fig 6: View Of Body Harness Cables & UBEC
    GM1891199Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Loosen the integral bolt (5) on the positive battery cable lead (4) and remove the lead from the UBEC.
  13. Loosen the positive battery cable nut (2).
  14. Remove the positive battery cable (3) from the battery.
    15. Fig 7: View Of Positive & Negative Battery Cable Assembly
    GM1891625Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Cut, remove and discard the tape (1) securing the positive cable to the negative cable.
  16. Separate the positive battery cable (4) from the negative battery cable (3).
    17. NOTE: Note the routing of the positive battery cable assembly prior to removing.
  17. Remove the positive battery cable assembly.
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