Removal Procedure

Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
Unlock the retaining tab (1) on the battery fuse box cover.

Fig 1: Battery Fuse Box Cover
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Use a suitable screw driver (2) to unlock the clip (4) through the window (3).
Open the battery fuse box cover (1).

Fig 2: Fuse Box Cover, Battery Cable And Nut
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NOTE: Pull the battery fuse box housing. DO NOT pull the flap.
Remove the battery positive cable to starter nut (2).
Remove the battery positive cable to starter (3) from the battery.
Remove the battery ground cable nut (1).

Fig 3: Battery Negative Cable And Battery Ground Cable Nut
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Remove the battery negative cable (2).
Unclip the 3 generator and starter cable retainers (1) from the body and from the transmission bracket.

Fig 4: Generator And Starter Cable Retainers
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Unclip the 3 generator and starter cable retainers (1).

Fig 5: Generator And Starter Cable Retainers
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Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Remove the starter ground cable nut (2) from the starter motor (7).

Fig 6: Starter Ground Cable Nut
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Remove the negative cable (1).
Remove the starter and generator positive cable nut (5) and the starter positive cable nut (4).
Remove the 2 positive cables (3, 6).
Remove the generator positive cable nut (1) and the generator positive cable (2).

Fig 7: Generator Positive Cable Nut
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Remove the generator and starter cable.