Removal Procedure

Disconnect the battery negative cable from the battery negative terminal. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure .
Disconnect the battery positive cable from the battery positive terminal. Refer to Battery Positive Cable Replacement .
Remove the battery limiter from the vehicle if equipped.
Remove the battery hold-down bolt and retainer.
Remove the battery.

Fig 1: Removing Battery
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Remove the battery tray bolts.
Remove the battery tray from the vehicle.

Fig 2: Removing Battery Tray
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For gas engines only, remove the vacuum hose and tank from the battery tray.

Fig 3: Removing Vacuum Hose & Tank From Battery Tray
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