Removal Procedure

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CAUTION: Refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.

Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE .
Disconnect the positive battery cable from the battery.
Remove the bolt retaining the positive battery cable to the underhood fuse block.

Fig 1: Removing Battery Positive Cable (4.3L)
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Remove the nut retaining the positive battery cable to the generator.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to JACKING AND LIFTING in General Information.

Fig 2: Removing Nut Retaining Positive Battery Cable To Generator
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Remove the nut retaining the positive battery cable to the starter.
Remove the positive battery cable bolt from the engine.
Remove the battery positive cable.

Fig 3: Removing Battery Positive Cable
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