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Disconnect Procedure

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    Fig 1: Battery Cable Components
    GM1702504Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    WARNING:

    Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning .

  1. Turn off all the lamps and accessories.
  2. Turn the ignition OFF.
  3. Open the hood.
  4. Loosen the negative cable nut (6).
  5. Remove the negative battery cable from the battery terminal.
  6. Reposition the negative battery cable away from the battery.