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Removal Procedure

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    IMPORTANT: Record all pre-set radio stations.
  1. Turn the ignition OFF.
  2. Loosen the battery cover screws and remove the battery cover.
  3. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure .
  4. Disconnect the positive battery cable.
    5. Fig 1: Battery
    GM951451Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Do not tip the battery over a 45 degree angle or acid could spill causing serious personal injury.
  5. Remove the battery hold down bolt and remove the battery.
  6. Remove the underhood fuse block (UHFB) cover.
  7. Remove the positive battery cable and electronic power steering (EPS) wire from B+ terminal at UHFB.
  8. Open all retainer clips and remove all cables, lines and harnesses from the battery cooling box.
  9. Remove the UHFB connector retaining bolts.
  10. Unfasten the UHFB from its housing and disconnect the forward lamp harness.
    11. Fig 2: Battery Cooling Box Bolts
    GM951469Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Protect the disconnected harness from contamination during service.
  11. Remove the battery cooling box bolts.
  12. Remove the battery cooling box side support bolt.
    13. Fig 3: View Of Inlet & Outlet Ducts With Battery Cooling Box
    GM951477Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Pull the inlet duct away from the battery cooling box.
  14. Rotate the UHFB out of the way and remove the battery cooling box.
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