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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Ground Cable Bolt At Engine Block
    GM663475Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. If necessary, remove the engine sight shield. Refer to ENGINE SIGHT SHIELD REPLACEMENT (4.8L, 5.3L, or ENGINE SIGHT SHIELD REPLACEMENT (6.0L (LQ9)) .
  2. Remove the engine wiring harness ground bolt.
  3. Reposition the engine wiring harness ground and ground strap.
  4. Fig 2: View of Ground Strap
    GM663474Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the ground strap nut from the stud at the front of dash.
  6. Remove the ground strap from the stud.