Removal Procedure

Important:  When replacing battery cables be sure to 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 .
2. Disconnect the positive battery cable.
3. Remove the ground wire bolt from the frame.
   Fig 1: Disconnecting Negative Battery Cable

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4. Remove the remote positive stud cover.
5. Remove the positive battery cable junction block lead nut.
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 VEHICLE LIFTING CAUTION in General Information.
10. Remove the front lower air deflector. Refer to RADIATOR AIR BAFFLE AND DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT in Engine Cooling.
    Fig 2: Unclipping And Removing Positive Battery Cable Harness From BEC

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11. Remove the BAT terminal nut (4) from the starter solenoid BAT terminal.
12. Remove the BAT terminal wiring harness connector (3) from the solenoid BAT terminal.
    Fig 3: Removing BAT Terminal Wiring Harness Connector From Solenoid BAT Terminal

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13. Remove the protective boot from the generator output BAT terminal.
14. Remove the generator output BAT terminal nut.
15. Remove the generator output BAT terminal wire from the generator.
    Fig 4: Removing Generator Output BAT Terminal Wire From Generator

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16. Remove the transaxle stud nut.
17. Remove the battery ground cable from the transaxle stud.
    Fig 5: Removing Battery Ground Cable From Transaxle Stud

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18. Unclip and remove the battery cable harness from the retainers.
19. Remove the battery cable harness from the vehicle.
20. Remove the negative battery cable from the wiring harness conduit.
    Fig 6: Removing Negative Battery Cable From Wiring Harness Conduit

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