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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Identifying Negative/Positive Battery Cable
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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable (2). Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Loosen the positive battery cable (1) bolt.
  3. Remove the positive battery cable from the battery.
    4. Fig 2: View Of Battery Vent Tube
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  4. Remove the battery vent tube from the battery and grommet.
    5. Fig 3: Locating Battery
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  5. Remove the battery retainer bolt.
  6. Remove the battery strap and retainer.
    7. IMPORTANT: Do not tip the battery more than 40 degrees during removal.
  7. Remove the battery.
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