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Removal Procedure

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    CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Remove the battery ground (negative) cable.
  2. Remove the frame bolt (2) from the frame crossmember nut.
  3. Fig 1: Removing Frame Bolt
    GM307714Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: The frame crossmember nut retainer will be reused if not damaged from the stripped out bolt.
  4. Break away the spot welds (1) on one side of the frame crossmember nut retainer with an air chisel.
  5. Lift one side of the frame crossmember nut retainer (enough to remove the frame crossmember nut).
  6. Remove the frame crossmember nut.
  7. Fig 2: Frame Crossmember Nut
    GM307715Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.