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Disconnection Procedure

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  1. Open the rear compartment lid.
  2. Fig 1: Identifying Left-Hand Cargo Area Carpet Side & Access Panel
    GM1949820Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the left-hand cargo area carpet side access panel (1) from the left-hand cargo area carpet side (2).
  4. Fig 2: Identifying Battery Negative Cable To Battery Terminal Retaining Nut
    GM1949818Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution .
    IMPORTANT: Clean any existing corrosion from the battery terminal and the battery negative cable end.
  5. Remove the battery negative cable to battery terminal retaining nut (1).