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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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    Fig 1: Underhood Bussed Electrical Center (BEC) Bracket & Bolts
    GM1765457Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Remove the underhood bussed electrical center (BEC) bracket bolts and reposition the bracket and electrical center out of the way.
    3. Fig 2: Identifying Battery Connections
    GM1593197Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the negative battery cable ground nut (4) at the side rail stud.
  4. Remove the negative battery cable terminal (3) from the stud.
    5. Fig 3: Battery Cable Ground Terminal And Engine Harness Ground Terminal
    GM1591855Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the negative battery cable ground terminal bolt.
  6. Remove the negative battery cable ground terminal and engine harness ground terminal from the cylinder head.
    7. Fig 4: Identifying Positive Battery Cables & Cable Components
    GM1593202Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the negative battery cable ground nut (1) at the bussed electrical center (BEC) stud.
  8. Remove the negative battery cable terminal from the BEC stud.
  9. Remove the negative battery cable clips (4) from the wheelhouse liner.
  10. Remove the battery cable clip bolt (3).
  11. Remove the negative battery cable out through the engine wiring harness junction block bracket.
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