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Removal Procedure

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CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution.
    Fig 1: View Of Negative Battery Cable, Clip, Wiring Harness Ground & Bolt
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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (w/Single Battery)  or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (w/Auxiliary Battery)  or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (w/Dual Batteries) .
  2. Remove the negative battery cable clip (1) from the positive and negative cable bracket.
  3. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  4. Remove the engine wiring harness ground bolt (3).
  5. Reposition the engine wiring harness ground (4) and remove the negative battery cable (2) from the engine block.
  6. Fig 2: View Of Negative Battery Cable
    GM1873888Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Lower the vehicle.
  8. Remove the negative battery cable from the vehicle.