Removal Procedure
- Remove the left side rear compartment trim panel. Refer to Rear Compartment Side Trim Replacement - Left Side (With AM9) , Rear Compartment Side Trim Replacement - Left Side (Except AM9) .
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
- Open the battery fuse block cover.
- Remove the battery positive cable fastener (1) from the battery fuse block (2) and remove the battery positive cable (3).
- Detach the battery positive cable retainers (1) from the rear compartment area.
- Remove the rear seat cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Removal and Installation .
- If equipped with AM9, remove the seat back bolster. Refer to Rear Seat Back Bolster Replacement .
- If equipped with AM9, remove the rear seat back cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Back Cushion Removal and Installation (40% Seat with AM9) , Rear Seat Back Cushion Removal and Installation (60% Seat with AM9) , Rear Seat Back Cushion Removal and Installation (without AM9) .
- Remove the rear side door sill garnish moldings left and right. Refer to Rear Side Door Sill Garnish Molding Replacement .
- Remove the battery positive cable from inside the conduits (1).
- Peal back the rear carpet to access the battery positive cable in front of the rear seat.
- Detach the battery positive cable retainers (1) .
- Remove the passenger seat. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Removal and Installation .
- Remove the center pillar lower trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement .
- Remove the rear side door sill garnish molding. Refer to Rear Side Door Sill Garnish Molding Replacement .
- Remove the right side instrument panel lower trim panel insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Insulator Replacement (Left Side) , Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Insulator Replacement (Right Side) .
- Remove the front side door sill trim plate. Refer to Front Side Door Sill Trim Plate Replacement .
- Remove the body control module. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement .
- Peel back the carpet to access the battery positive cable.
- Detach the battery positive cable retainers (1).
- Remove the following from the pre-fuse block:
- Battery Jumper Post Cover (1).
- Pre-Fuse Block Cover (2).
- Battery Positive Barrel Retainer (3).
- Battery Positive Cable (4).
- Reposition the radiator surge tank with hoses attached. Refer to Radiator Surge Tank Replacement (LFX) , Radiator Surge Tank Replacement (LCV, LTG) .
- Reposition the brake pressure modulator valve without disconnecting the brake pipes. Refer to Brake Pressure Modulator Valve Replacement .
- For Sedan, detach the battery positive cable retainers (1) from the radiator surge tank and the right wheelhouse.
- For Coupe, detach the battery positive cable retainers (1) from below the brake pressure modulator valve.
- Remove the plenum front panel. Refer to Plenum Front Panel Replacement .
- Remove the pass through grommet (1) and detach the battery positive cable retainers (3).
- Pull the battery positive cable (2) through the pass through opening.
- Remove the battery positive cable from inside the vehicle.