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Removal Procedure

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.
    Fig 1: Battery Negative Cable Extension Cable Clip
    GM1861211Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
  3. Remove the engine wiring harness from the battery negative cable extension cable clip (2).
  4. Fig 2: Battery Negative Extension Cable Ground Bolt & Battery Negative Extension Cable Terminal
    GM1861212Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Remove the battery negative cable extension cable ground bolt (2) from the cylinder head.
  6. Reposition the battery negative cable extension cable terminal (1) from the cylinder head.
  7. Fig 3: Battery Negative Extension Cable Ground Bolt & Battery Negative Extension Cable Clip
    GM1861213Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Remove the battery negative cable extension cable ground bolt (1) from the left wheelhouse panel upper reinforcement.
  9. Remove the battery negative cable extension cable clip (3) from the left upper engine compartment support bracket.
  10. Remove the battery negative cable extension cable clip (4) from the front compartment side rail.
  11. Fig 4: Battery Negative Cable Extension Cable
    GM1861215Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Remove the battery negative cable extension cable from the engine compartment.