Auxiliary Battery Replacement

Auxiliary Battery Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Disconnect the primary negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Primary) Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Primary)Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Auxiliary) Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Auxiliary).

2. Remove the rear compartment side trim panel. Refer to Rear Compartment Side Trim Panel Replacement Rear Compartment Side Trim Panel Replacement.




3. Loosen the auxiliary battery negative post clamp nut (1).

4. Disconnect the auxiliary battery negative cable (2) from the auxiliary battery.




5. Loosen the auxiliary battery positive cable clamp nut (1) and remove the auxiliary battery positive cable (2).




6. Remove the auxiliary battery tray bracket nut (1) and the battery hold down retainer bolt (2).




7. Remove the auxiliary battery brace (1) with the hold down retainer (2).

8. Remove the battery vent hose from the auxiliary battery.

9. Remove the auxiliary battery (3) from the rear compartment.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the auxiliary battery (3) with the hold down retainer (2) and the auxiliary battery tray bracket (1).

2. Install the auxiliary battery vent hose.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

3. Install the auxiliary battery tray bracket nut (1) and tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb ft).

4. Install the auxiliary battery hold down retainer bolt (2) and tighten to 22 Nm (16 lb ft).




5. Install the auxiliary negative battery cable (2) and tighten the clamp nut (1) to 9 Nm (80 lb in)..

6. Install the rear compartment side trim panel. Refer to Rear Compartment Side Trim Panel Replacement Rear Compartment Side Trim Panel Replacement.

7. Connect the primary negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Primary) Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Primary)Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Auxiliary) Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Auxiliary).