Disconnect the positive battery cable from the front power distribution
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WARNING:
Working on 12V electrical system.
Risk of short circuits! Risk of fire!
Risk of short circuits! Risk of fire!
- Make sure that there is no charger connected to the jump start terminal in the engine compartment.
- Detach battery ground lead from battery.
- For auxiliary batteries: Detach battery minus cables from all auxiliary batteries.
- Remove the cover (1) from the detents (2).
- Remove the cover (1) in an upwards direction.
- Loosen nuts (2).
- Remove the positive battery cable and set it aside.