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Removal Procedure

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IMPORTANT:
  • Always use replacement cables that are of the same type, diameter and length of the cables that you are replacing.
  • Always route the replacement cable the same way as the original cable.
    Fig 1: View Of Battery Connections
    GM1656128Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  3. If equipped with regular production options (RPOs) L61/LE5 with MN5 perform the following, remove the engine harness ground nut (4).
  4. Remove the engine harness ground terminal (3) from the stud (1).
  5. Remove the negative battery cable ground terminal (2) from the stud (1).
    6. Fig 2: View Of Engine Harness Ground Nut (RPOs L61/LE5)
    GM1656340Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. If equipped with RPOs L61/LE5 with M86 perform the following, remove the engine harness ground nut (1).
  7. Remove the engine harness ground terminal (3) from the stud (2).
  8. Remove the stud (2).
  9. Separate the negative battery cable ground terminal (4) from the engine block.
    10. Fig 3: View Of Engine Harness Ground Nut (RPO LSJ)
    GM1656341Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. If equipped with RPO LSJ perform the following, remove the engine harness ground nut (1).
  11. Remove the engine harness grounds (2).
  12. Remove the stud (2).
  13. Reposition the engine harness ground (4).
  14. Separate the negative battery cable ground terminal (5) from the engine block.
    15. Fig 4: View Of Negative Battery Cable Ground Nut And Stud On Side Rail
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  15. Remove the negative battery cable ground nut from the stud on the side rail.
  16. Remove the negative battery cable ground terminal from the stud.
    17. Fig 5: Cutting Open Tape On Positive/Negative Battery Cable Conduit
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  17. Cut open the tape on the positive/negative battery cable conduit (1).
  18. Remove the old tape from the conduit.
    19. Fig 6: View Of Negative Battery Cable
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  19. Remove the negative battery cable (2).
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