Removal and Replacement

WARNING: TO PROTECT THE HANDS FROM BATTERY ACID, A SUITABLE PAIR OF HEAVY DUTY RUBBER GLOVES, NOT THE HOUSEHOLD TYPE, SHOULD BE WORN WHEN REMOVING OR SERVICING A BATTERY. SAFETY GLASSES ALSO SHOULD BE WORN.

REMOVAL
1. Turn the steering wheel all the way to the right.
2. Verify that the ignition switch and all accessories are OFF.

Negative Battery Cable Remote Terminal:

3. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable remote terminal from the remote battery post.
4. Remove air cleaner housing.
5. Remove battery splash shield.
6. Remove two short bolts to battery hold down.
7. Slide battery rearward to disconnect the negative and positive battery terminals from battery.
8. Slide battery toward rear of vehicle and lift out of the engine compartment.
9. Remove battery from vehicle.

INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures. Inspect and clean battery and attaching components before installation.

WARNING: DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN BATTERY CABLE CLAMPS, DAMAGE TO CLAMPS CAN RESULT.

1. Tighten clamp nuts to 8.5 Nm (75 in. lbs.) torque.