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Depending on the car/truck, they either have a nut/washer threaded onto the item or it is simply pressed into place, there is also a wire connected that supplies power and a grounding mechanism (Separate wire or direct grounding housing) If you are unsure, remove the fuse to the unit. (Depending on your vehicle it may not be advisable to disconnect the main battery wire, check your manual.)

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