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Removal Procedure

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NOTE:
  • Always use replacement cables that are of the same type, diameter and length of the cables that you are replacing.
  • Always route the replacement cable the same way as the original cable.
    Fig 1: Identifying Accessory Wiring Junction Block Cover & Nut
    GM1861038Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Remove the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to FUEL INJECTOR SIGHT SHIELD REPLACEMENT .
  3. Open the accessory wiring junction block cover (1).
  4. Remove the accessory wiring junction block nut (2).
  5. Remove the positive battery cable terminal (3) from the stud.
  6. Remove the positive battery cable clip (5) from the multiuse relay bracket.
  7. Push the positive battery cable grommet (6) in through the dash panel.
    8. Fig 2: View Of Positive Battery Cable Clip, Positive Battery Cable & Retainers
    GM1861040Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the right side instrument panel insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side (Acadia) or Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side (Enclave) or Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side (OUTLOOK) or Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side (Traverse) .
  9. Remove the passenger side carpet. Refer to Front Floor Panel Carpet Replacement - Right Side .
  10. Pull up the passenger side corner of the dash panel sound barrier until the positive battery cable is accessible.
  11. Remove the positive battery cable clip (2) from the stud on the dash panel.
  12. Pull the grommet (1) from the dash panel.
  13. Remove the positive battery cable (3) from the retainers (4) on the body wiring harness.
    14. Fig 3: View Of Positive Battery Cable
    GM1861041Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove the positive battery cable (1) from the body wiring harness right front sill plate (2).
    15. Fig 4: Identifying Body Wiring Harness, Electrical Connector & Positive Battery Cable Clips
    GM1861042Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the body wiring harness (1) from the positive battery cable clips (4).
  16. If equipped with regular production option (RPO) UE1, disconnect the body wiring harness electrical connector (2) from the battery cable electrical connector (3).
    17. Fig 5: Identifying Body Wiring Harness Connector & Negative Battery Cable Connector
    GM1860988Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Disconnect the body wiring harness electrical connector (4) from the negative battery cable electrical connector (1).
  18. Disconnect the body wiring harness electrical connector (3) from the battery current sensor (2).
    19. Fig 6: View Of Positive Battery Cable Clips & Positive Battery Cable Cover
    GM1861043Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  19. Remove the positive battery cable clips (1) from the floor panel studs.
  20. Open the positive battery cable cover (2).
  21. Loosen the positive battery cable terminal nut.
    22. Fig 7: View Of Positive Battery Cable
    GM1861044Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  22. Remove the positive battery cable out from under the rear carpet and remove the cable from the vehicle.
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