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Removal Procedure

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure .
  2. Remove the right front diagonal brace. Refer to BRACE REPLACEMENT -- SHEET METAL DIAGONAL .
  3. Disconnect the positive battery cable.
    Fig 1: Battery & Cables
    G01703991Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the battery hold down retainer bolt (1).
  5. Remove the battery hold down retainer (2).
    IMPORTANT: Do not tip the battery more than 40 degrees during removal.
  6. Remove the battery (3).
    Fig 2: Battery, Hold Down Retainer & Bolt
    G01703992Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the battery insulator from the battery.
    Fig 3: Battery Insulator
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