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Battery Replacement (Side Post)




Battery Replacement (Side Post)

Removal Procedure




1. Disconnect the battery negative cable (2). Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (With Side Post) (Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (With Side Post))Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (With Top Post) (Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (With Top Post)).
2. Disconnect the battery positive cable (1) from the battery.




3. Remove the battery heat shield. Refer to Battery Heat Shield Replacement (Battery Heat Shield Replacement).




4. Remove the battery retainer bolt and battery retainer.
5. Remove the battery from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the battery into the vehicle.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the battery retainer and bolt and tighten to 18 Nm (13 lb ft).




3. Install the battery heat shield. Refer to Battery Heat Shield Replacement (Battery Heat Shield Replacement).




4. Connect the battery positive cable (1) to the battery and bolt and tighten to 17 Nm (13 lb ft).
5. Connect the battery negative cable (2). Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (With Side Post) (Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (With Side Post))Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (With Top Post) (Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (With Top Post)).

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