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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: Identifying Positive And Negative Battery Cable Clip
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  1. Remove the battery box. Refer to BATTERY BOX REPLACEMENT .
  2. Disconnect the positive and negative battery cable clip (3) from the battery tray support bracket.
  3. Disconnect the positive and negative battery cable clip on the side of the battery tray support bracket.
    Fig 2: Identifying Negative Battery Cable Electrical Connector And Battery Current Sensor
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  4. Disconnect the negative battery cable electrical connector (7) from the body wiring harness electrical connector (2).
  5. Disconnect the body wiring harness electrical connector (4) from the battery current sensor (5).
    Fig 3: Identifying Negative Battery Cable Ground Terminal Nut
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  6. Remove the negative battery cable ground terminal nut from the wheelhouse stud.
  7. Remove the negative battery cable ground terminal from the wheelhouse stud.
    Fig 4: Identifying Negative Battery Cable Ground Terminal
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  8. Remove the negative battery cable ground terminal nut (2) from the transaxle stud.
  9. Remove the negative battery cable ground terminal (1) from the transaxle stud.
  10. Cut the tape and remove the negative battery cable from the wiring loom.