Removal Procedure

Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection » Disconnect
Release the 2 retainers (2).

Fig 1: Retainers
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Remove the battery positive distribution cover (1).
Remove the battery positive cable bolt (1).

Fig 2: Battery Positive Distribution Cover And Cable Bolt
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Rear Compartment Floor Panel Trim» Remove
Fold the left rear seat down for easier access to the battery.
Release the 10 retainers (1).

Fig 3: Retainers And Covers
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Remove the cover (2).
Release the 3 retainers (4, 5).
Remove the cover (3).
Mark the position of the grommet at the positive cable with a line (1).

Fig 4: Marking Position Of Grommet At Positive Cable With Line
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Remove the battery positive cable bolt (3).

Fig 5: Battery Positive Cable Bolt
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Release the 6 retainers (1) and push the battery positive cable (2) through the body.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
Remove the bat positive cable wire tie from the plastic nut (1).

Fig 6: Bat Positive Cable Wire Tie From Plastic Nut
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NOTE: For a better access, remove the wire tie through the wheelhouse.
Retainer (1)» Unclip [3x]

Fig 7: Retainers
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Remove 3 wire tie retainers (1, 2) on the rear left body in front of the rear axle.

Fig 8: Wire Tie Retainers
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Move the complete battery positive cable through the body.

Fig 9: Battery Positive Cable
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Remove the 6 battery positive cable retainer nuts (1).

Fig 10: Battery Positive Cable Retainer Nuts
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Battery Positive Cable» Remove