Ignition Capacitor: Removing

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Fig 1: Identifying Ignition Capacitor

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-- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery, Disconnecting And Connecting .

-- Remove the electrical connector (1).

-- Remove the mounting bolt (3) and the ignition capacitor (2).