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Battery HOLDDOWN: Removal

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  1. Turn the ignition switch to the Off position. Be certain that all electrical accessories are turned off.
  2. Loosen the battery negative cable terminal clamp pinch-bolt hex nut.
  3. Disconnect the battery negative cable terminal clamp from the battery negative terminal post. If necessary, use a battery terminal puller to remove the terminal clamp from the battery post.
  4. Disconnect the battery positive cable terminal clamp from the battery positive terminal post. If necessary, use a battery terminal puller to remove the terminal clamp from the battery post.
  5. Remove the two hold down bolts that secure the hold down strap/battery thermal guard unit to the U-nuts in the battery tray (Fig 1 ).
    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Battery Hold Downs
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  6. Remove the hold down strap/battery thermal guard unit from the top of the battery case.