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Disconnect Procedure

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    WARNING: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning .
  1. Turn off all the lamps and accessories.
  2. Turn the ignition OFF.
  3. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  4. Remove the battery vent hose.
    5. Fig 1: Battery Positive Cable To Fuse Block Nut
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  5. Remove the battery positive cable to fuse block nut (1).
  6. Reposition the positive battery cable (2) away from the battery.
    7. Fig 2: Battery Positive Clamp Nut And Fuse Block
    GM2392637Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Loosen the battery positive clamp nut (1).
  8. Remove the fuse block retainer clips (2) and reposition the fuse block (3).
    9. Fig 3: Battery Retainer Bolt
    GM2392640Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the battery retainer bolt (1).
  10. Remove the battery hold down strap (2) and the hold down retainer (3).
    11. Fig 4: Battery
    GM2392646Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the battery (1) from the rear compartment area.
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