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Simplified Battery Configuration - 4.6L, 5.4L, 6.8L

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Fig 1: Identifying Simplified Battery Configuration
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  1. Disconnect the primary battery ground cable.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Primary Battery Ground Cable
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  2. Disconnect the auxiliary battery frame ground.
    1. Remove the ground bolt.
    2. Pull the cable away from the frame and make sure the cable does not contact the frame.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Auxiliary Battery Frame Ground
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