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Removal Procedure

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure .
  2. Remove the right front diagonal brace. Refer to Brace Replacement - Front Fender Upper Diagonal in Body Front End.
  3. Loosen the positive battery terminal nut.
  4. Remove the positive battery terminal (1) from the battery.
  5. Fig 1: Identifying Battery Terminals & Ground Wire
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  6. Remove the battery hold down.
  7. IMPORTANT: Do not tip the battery more than 40 degrees during removal.
  8. Remove the battery.
  9. Remove the insulator from the battery.