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Removal Procedure

IMPORTANT: When replacing battery cables, be sure to use replacement cables that are the same type, gage, and length.
  1. Disconnect the battery ground (negative) cable from the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure .
    2. Fig 1: Disconnecting/Reconnecting Battery Current Sensor Electrical Connector
    GM1533512Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Disconnect the battery current sensor electrical connector (2).
    3. Fig 2: View Of Battery & Cables
    GM1544743Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Disconnect the battery positive cable (3) from the battery.
  4. Remove the battery ground negative cable nut from the inner fender (4).
    5. Fig 3: Locating Battery Positive Cable Nut & Cable
    GM1544745Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the battery positive cable nut (1) and cable (3) from the underhood electrical center.
    6. Fig 4: View Of Battery Ground (Negative) Cable Nut & Cable From Transaxle Stud
    GM368798Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the battery ground negative cable nut and cable from the transaxle stud.
  7. Remove the starter motor BAT terminal nut from the starter motor.
  8. Remove the battery positive cable from the starter motor BAT terminal.
    9. Fig 5: View Of Cable Retainers
    GM1544744Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the battery cable conduit retainers from the inner fender (1) and the lower tie bar (2).
  10. Remove the battery ground negative and battery positive cables from the vehicle.
  11. Separate the battery ground negative and battery positive cables.
  12. Remove the battery current sensor if the negative battery cable is being replaced. Refer to Battery Current Sensor Replacement .
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