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Removal Procedure

  1. 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) .
  2. Fig 1: Locating Battery Ground (Negative) Cable Bolt
    GM1236358Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the battery ground (negative) cable bolt from the core support.
  4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  5. Remove the lower radiator baffle. Refer to Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors in Engine Cooling.
  6. Remove the battery cable conduit from the conduit retainers.
  7. Remove the battery cable from the conduit.
  8. Fig 2: Locating Battery Ground (Negative) Cable Bolt & Cable At Engine Block
    GM1394042Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the battery ground (negative) cable bolt and cable from the engine block.
  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. Remove the battery ground (negative) cable from the vehicle.