Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

When replacing battery cables, be sure to use replacement cables that are the same type, gauge and length.

Remove the battery ground (negative) cable from the battery. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE .
Remove the battery positive cable from the battery.

Fig 1: Removing Battery Positive Cable From Battery
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Remove the battery positive cable nut and cable from the underhood electrical center.
Remove the battery positive cable nut and cable from the generator.
Raise and support the vehicle.
Remove the lower radiator baffle. Refer to RADIATOR AIR BAFFLE ASSEMBLIES AND DEFLECTORS .
Remove the battery cable conduit from the conduit retainers.

Fig 2: Removing Battery Positive Cable Nut And Cable
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Remove the starter motor BAT terminal nut from the starter motor.
Remove the battery positive cable from the starter motor BAT terminal.
Lower the vehicle.
Remove the battery positive cable from the vehicle.

Fig 3: Removing Starter Motor BAT Terminal Nut From Starter Motor
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