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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove and reposition the underhood electrical center. Refer to Underhood Electrical Center or Junction Block Replacement in Wiring Systems.
  2. Remove the front end sheet metal diagonal brace. Refer to Brace Replacement - Front Fender Upper Diagonal - Right in Body Front End.
  3. Remove the battery ground (negative) cable from the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (LA1)  or Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (LY7) .
  4. Remove the battery positive cable from the battery.
    5. Fig 1: View Of Battery
    GM161292Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the battery hold down retainer.
    6. IMPORTANT: Do not tip the battery more than 40 degrees.
  6. Remove the battery.
    7. Fig 2: Identifying Battery Insulator
    GM260579Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the battery insulator from the battery.
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