Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
- Remove the spare tire.
- Open the positive battery cable cover (2).
- Loosen the positive battery cable nut (1).
- Remove the positive battery cable from the battery.
- Disconnect the battery vent tube from the battery.
- Remove the battery hold down retainer bolts.
- Remove the battery hold down retainers.
- Remove the battery.
NOTE:
Do not tip the battery more than 40 degrees during removal.