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Removal and Replacement




Battery Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Open the hood.

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.





3. Remove the battery retainer bolt (1) and the battery retainer (2).





4. Loosen the battery positive cable junction bolt (1).

5. Remove the battery positive cable with the junction block (2) from the battery.

6. Remove the battery (3) from the battery tray floor.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the battery (3) to the battery tray floor.

2. Install the battery positive cable with junction block (2) to the battery (3).





3. Install the battery retainer (2).

Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

4. Tighten the battery retainer bolt (1) to 22 Nm (16 lb ft).

5. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.

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