Removal - Gasoline Engine

WARNING: TO PROTECT THE HANDS FROM BATTERY ACID, A SUITABLE PAIR OF HEAVY DUTY RUBBER GLOVES, NOT THE HOUSEHOLD TYPE, SHOULD BE WORN WHEN REMOVING OR SERVICING A BATTERY. SAFETY GLASSES ALSO SHOULD BE WORN.

Make sure ignition switch is in OFF position and all accessories are OFF.
Open hood.
Remove the air cleaner housing(Refer to ENGINE/AIR INTAKE SYSTEM/AIR CLEANER HOUSING - REMOVAL ).
Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable then the positive cable.
Loosen bolt and retainer that holds the battery down to the tray (Fig. Fig 1 ) or (Fig. Fig 2 ).

Fig 1: Removing And Installing Battery (Gasoline Engine Only)
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Fig 2: Removing And Installing Battery (Turbo Gasoline Engine Only)
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Lift battery out of battery tray and remove from vehicle.
Remove thermal guard (if equipped) from battery.