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Removal Procedure

    CAUTION: Refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT CAUTION .
    Fig 1: View of Battery Ground Negative Cable
    GM662415Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Disconnect the auxiliary negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Single Battery)  or Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Auxiliary Battery) .
  2. Remove the auxiliary battery cable clips from the studs at the front of dash.
  3. Remove the engine sight shield. Refer to ENGINE SIGHT SHIELD REPLACEMENT (4.8L, 5.3L, or ENGINE SIGHT SHIELD REPLACEMENT (6.0L (LQ9)) .
  4. Fig 2: View of Engine Wiring Harness/Auxiliary Negative Battery Cable Bolt (4.8L, 5.3L, or 6.0L Engine)
    GM662418Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. If equipped with a 4.8L, 5.3L, or 6.0L engine, remove the engine wiring harness/auxiliary negative battery cable bolt.
  6. Remove the auxiliary negative battery cable.
  7. Fig 3: View of Engine Wiring Harness/Auxiliary Negative Battery Cable Bolt (8.1L Engine)
    GM759633Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. If equipped with a 8.1L engine, remove the engine wiring harness/auxiliary negative battery cable bolt.
  9. Remove the auxiliary negative battery cable.