Removal Procedure

Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
Remove the protective cover (1) from the battery positive cable.

Fig 1: Protective Cover
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Remove the battery positive cable clamp fastener (2) and detach the battery positive cable (3), from the battery post.
Remove the battery hold down retainer fastener (1) and remove the battery hold down retainer (2).

Fig 2: Battery Hold Down Retainer Fastener
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Remove the battery (1) from the engine compartment.

Fig 3: Battery
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Detach the battery positive cable retainer (1) from the battery tray.

Fig 4: Battery Positive Cable Retainer
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Detach the battery positive cable retainers (1) from the battery tray and bracket.

Fig 5: Battery Positive Cable Retainers
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Remove the radiator surge tank clamp bracket. Refer to Radiator Surge Tank Clamp Bracket Replacement (Right Side) and Radiator Surge Tank Clamp Bracket Replacement (Left Side) .
Detach the engine control module bracket (3) from the battery tray (2).

Fig 6: Engine Control Module Bracket
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Remove the battery tray fasteners (1).
Remove the battery current sensor from the battery tray.
Remove the battery tray (1) from the vehicle.

Fig 7: Battery Tray
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