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2006 Pontiac G6 GTP, 2D Coupe, Standard

Removal Procedure

2006 Pontiac G6 GTP, 2D Coupe, StandardSECTION Removal Procedure
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IMPORTANT:
  • Always use replacement cables that are of the same type, diameter and length of the cables that you are replacing.
  • Always route the replacement cable the same way as the original cable.
    Fig 1: Identifying Negative Battery Cable Ground Lead & Engine Block Stud
    GM1891301Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LZ4, LY7, and LE5)  or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LAT) .
  2. Remove the negative battery cable ground nut (1) from the engine block stud.
  3. Remove the negative battery cable ground lead (2) from the stud.
    4. Fig 2: View Of Engine Compartment & Battery Tray Harness Routing
    GM1891198Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the negative battery cable ground nut (3) from the tie bar stud.
  5. Remove the negative battery cable ground lead (4) from the stud.
    6. Fig 3: View Of Body Wiring Harness Electrical Connectors
    GM1891205Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Disconnect the body wiring harness electrical connector (2) from the battery current sensor (1).
    7. Fig 4: View Of Positive & Negative Battery Cable Assembly
    GM1891625Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Cut the tape (1) securing the negative cable to the positive cable.
    8. IMPORTANT: Note the routing of the negative battery cable assembly prior to removing.
  8. Remove the negative battery cable assembly (3).
  9. Place the cable assembly on a clean work surface.
  10. Measure from one end of the negative battery cable to the current sensor location. Record this measurement for reference during installation.
  11. Remove the battery current sensor (2) from the negative battery cable.
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