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Removal Procedure

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CAUTION: Refer to BATTERIES PRODUCE EXPLOSIVE GASES CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.
CAUTION: Refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE  .
  2. Disconnect the positive battery cable.
  3. Remove the battery hold down retainer nut.
  4. Remove the battery hold down retainer.
  5. Remove the battery.
    Fig 1: Removing Battery
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