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Removal Procedure

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection 
  2. Fig 1: Battery Distribution Fuse Block Retaining Tab
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  3. Disengage Battery Distribution Fuse Block Retaining Tab (1)
  4. Open the battery fuse block cover. (2)
  5. Fig 2: Battery Positive Cable, Nut And Retainer
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  6. Remove Battery Positive Cable Nut (1)
  7. Remove Battery Positive Cable Nut (2)
  8. Remove Battery Positive Cable (4)
  9. Disengage Battery Positive Cable Retainer (3)
  10. Fig 3: Battery Positive Cable Retainer
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  11. Disengage Battery Positive Cable Retainer (1)
  12. Fig 4: Protective Cap, Battery Positive Cable And Generator Positive Cable Fastener
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  13. Remove Protective Cap (2)
  14. Remove Generator Positive Cable Fastener (1)
  15. Remove Battery Positive Cable (3)
  16. Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
  17. Fig 5: Starter Heat Shield
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  18. Remove Starter Heat Shield (2)Starter Shield Replacement 
  19. Fig 6: Starter Solenoid Cable Nut And Battery Positive Cable Conduit Fastener
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  20. Remove Starter Solenoid Cable Nut (1)
  21. Remove Battery Positive Cable Conduit Fastener (3)
  22. Remove Battery Positive Cable (2)
  23. Lower the vehicle.