Removal Procedure
- Ensure that all lamps and accessories are turned off.
- Turn the ignition OFF and remove the ignition key.
- Open the rear compartment lid.
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- Open the right rear door.
- Fold the rear seat back cushion forward to get a better access to the battery.
- WARNING:
Loosen the negative battery cable nut. (2)
- Remove the battery negative cable (1) along with the battery sensor (2) from the battery.
Loosen the battery positive cable nut (2).
- Disconnect the battery to fuse block cable (1).
Remove the battery vent tube (2) from the battery.
- Remove the battery hold down retainer nut (3).
- Battery Hold Down Retainer (4) - Remove
- Battery (1) - Remove