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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE2004BRAVADA AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE MECHANICALSTARTERBATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEMREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSBATTERY POSITIVE CABLE REPLACEMENT (5.3L ENGINE)REMOVAL PROCEDURE
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWD

Removal Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Removal Procedure
    Fig 1: Identifying Battery Cable Components
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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable (5). Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure .
  2. Disconnect the positive battery cable (4).
  3. Loosen the positive terminal bolt (1) that secures the harness to the junction block.
    4. Fig 2: View Of Generator Cable Boot, Head, Nut & Bolt
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  4. Reposition the generator cable boot (1).
  5. Remove the generator cable nut (2).
  6. Remove the generator cable lead (3).
  7. Open the clips on the retaining brackets.
    8. Fig 3: Engine Protection Shield Removed
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  8. Remove the engine protection shield. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement in Frame and Underbody.
    9. Fig 4: View Of Battery Cable Channel & Bolt
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  9. Remove the battery cable channel bolt.
  10. Remove the battery cable channel.
  11. Remove the battery cable from the channel.
    12. Fig 5: View Of Positive Cable Lead, Nut & Cable Clip
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  12. Remove the positive cable lead nut (2) from the starter.
  13. Remove the positive cable lead (1).
  14. Remove the cable clip (3) from the bracket.
  15. Remove the battery cable from the conduit.
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