Removal Procedure

Important:  When replacing battery cables, always use replacement cables that are the same type, gage and length.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure .
Fig 1: Identifying Battery Cables
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2. Disconnect the positive battery cable from the battery.
3. Remove the ground wire bolt from the frame.
4. Remove the remote positive stud cover.
Fig 2: Identifying Remote Positive Stud Cover
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5. Remove the junction block lead nut from the positive battery cable.
6. Remove the positive battery cable from the bussed electrical center (BEC).
7. Remove the BEC from the strut tower.
8. Unclip and remove the positive battery cable harness from the BEC.
9. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
10. Remove the front lower air deflector. Refer to RADIATOR AIR BAFFLE AND DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT - LOWER .
11. Remove the positive battery cable from the starter motor BAT terminal.
Fig 3: Identifying Starter Motor BAT Terminal Positive Battery Cable
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12. Remove the protective boot from the generator output BAT terminal.
13. Remove the BAT terminal nut and the positive battery cable from the generator.
14. Unclip and remove the battery cable harness from the retainers.
15. Remove the battery cable harness from the vehicle.
Fig 4: Identifying Battery Cable Harness
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16. Remove the positive battery cable from the wiring harness conduit.