Removal Procedure

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Fig 1: Holding Two Cables Together At Retainer

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Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE .
Remove air intake duct and resonator. Refer to AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT in Engine Controls.
Cut the tape holding the two cables together at the retainer on the battery tray.
Cut the tape holding the two cables together near the transmission electrical plug.

Fig 2: Locating Holding Two Cables
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Remove the wire harness retainer nut at the rear of the engine.

Fig 3: Removing Wire Harness Retainer Nut
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Position the wire retainer aside.

Fig 4: Positioning Wire Retainer Aside
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Remove bolt retaining cable to battery tray.

Fig 5: Removing Retaining Cable Bolt
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Remove the negative battery cable ground stud from the engine block.
Remove the negative battery cable.