Ignition Capacitor: Removing

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Fig 1: Identifying Wiring Harness Electrical Connector, Capacitor And Bolt

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-- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to BATTERY .

-- Disconnect the wiring harness electrical connector (3) from the capacitor (2).

-- Remove the capacitor bolt (1) and capacitor (2).