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Removal Procedure

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WARNING: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning .
    Fig 1: View Of Battery Cable Components
    GM1702504Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Single Battery)  or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Dual Batteries)  or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Auxiliary Battery) .
  2. Open the starter solenoid cable cover at the positive battery terminal.
  3. Loosen the starter solenoid cable nut (5).
  4. Remove the starter solenoid cable from the positive battery terminal.
  5. Reposition the starter solenoid cable out of the way.
  6. Fig 2: View Of Front Fender Rear Upper Brace & Bolts
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  7. Remove the front fender rear upper brace bolts and brace.
  8. Fig 3: View Of Battery Hold Down Retainer & Bolt
    GM1702812Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the battery hold down retainer bolt and retainer.
  10. Remove the battery.