BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 1.5, MZR 1.6]

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1.  Remove in the order indicated in the table.

2.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

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1
Battery cover
(See Battery Cover Removal Note.)
(See Battery Cover Installation Note.)
2
Negative battery cable
(See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [MZR 1.5, MZR 1.6].)
3
Positive battery cable
4
Battery box
(See Battery Box Installation Note.)
5
Battery clamp
(See Battery Clamp Installation Note.)
6
Battery
(See Battery Installation Note.)
7
Battery tray


Battery Cover Removal Note

Caution
•  To prevent component damage, stand at the front of the vehicle and remove the battery cover one side at a time.
•  When pulling the clips, do not apply excessive force to a clip using the screwdriver or pair of pliers.
•  If excessive force is applied to the clips, they could be damaged. When removing the battery cover, use the following procedure to prevent damaging the clips.
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1.  Remove the battery cover using the following procedure.

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(1)  Pull the clip (LH) in the outward direction (approx. 4 mm {0.2 in}) and disengage the battery cover tabs.
(2)  Pull the clip (RH) in the outward direction (approx. 4 mm {0.2 in}) and disengage the battery cover tabs.
(3)  Remove the battery cover.


Battery Installation Note

Caution
•  To prevent damaging the clips on the battery tray, install the battery carefully so that it does not contact the clips.

Battery Clamp Installation Note

1.  Assemble the battery clamp so that the arrow on it is pointed toward the front of the vehicle.

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Battery Box Installation Note

1.  Assemble with battery box hooks A aligned with the battery tray holes at two points.

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Battery Cover Installation Note

1.  Install with battery cover hooks B aligned with the battery tray holes at two points.

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2.  Install with battery cover hooks C aligned with the battery tray flange at four points. (Z6 only)

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3.  Set the battery cover to battery tray clips D at two points.

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