Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Pontiac Torrent and 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

Always use replacement cables that are of the same type, diameter and length of the cables that you are replacing.
Always route the replacement cable the same way as the original cable.

Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
Remove the battery box. Refer to Battery Box Replacement .

Fig 1: View Of Battery Cables & Terminal Nut

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Disconnect the positive and negative battery cable clip (3) from the battery tray support bracket.

Fig 2: View Of Battery, Cables & Related Components

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Disconnect the negative battery cable electrical connector (7) from the body wiring harness electrical connector (2).
Disconnect the body wiring harness electrical connector (4) from the battery current sensor (5).

Fig 3: View Of Negative Battery Cable Ground Terminal Nut

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Remove the nut retaining the negative battery cable ground terminal to the wheelhouse stud.

Fig 4: Identifying Battery Cable Retainers

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Remove the bolt (2) retaining the negative battery cable ground terminal to the engine.
Remove the battery cable retainers (1) from the engine.
Cut the tape and remove the negative battery cable from the wiring loom.