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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC1999FORWARD CONTROL 5.7 R, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 723 (BATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM & STARTING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSBATTERY POSITIVE CABLE REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, Automatic

Removal Procedure

1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, AutomaticSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    Fig 1: Fuse/Relay Center Stud & Positive Battery Cable Lead
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  1. Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement .
  2. Open the stud cover on the fuse/relay center.
  3. Remove the positive battery cable nut from the fuse/relay center stud.
  4. Remove the positive battery cable lead (2) from the fuse/relay center stud.
    5. Fig 2: Upper Plenum Heat Shield Retainer
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  5. Remove the heat shield retainer at the upper plenum.
    6. Fig 3: Battery Heat Shield
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  6. Remove the battery heat shield retainer and the battery heat shield.
  7. Remove the right rear spark plug wire.
    8. Fig 4: Battery Cable Clips
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  8. Remove the battery cable clips.
    9. Fig 5: Locating Battery Cables In Engine Wiring Harness Insulator
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  9. Remove the battery cables (1) from the engine wiring harness insulator.
  10. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
    11. Fig 6: Negative Battery Cable Terminal Bolt & Terminal
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  11. Remove the positive battery cable terminal nut and terminals (3, 4) from the starter solenoid.
  12. Lower the vehicle.
  13. Remove the positive battery cable.
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