Battery System - Service Information: Battery: Removal: Removal

WARNING:

To protect the hands from battery acid, a suitable pair of heavy duty rubber gloves should be worn when removing or servicing a battery. Safety glasses also should be worn.

WARNING:

Remove metallic jewelry to avoid injury by accidental arcing of battery current.

CAUTION:

The negative battery cable remote terminal (2) must be disconnected and isolated from the remote battery post (1) prior to service of the vehicle electrical systems. The negative battery cable remote terminal can be isolated by using the supplied isolation hole (3) in the terminal casing.

Fig 1: Identifying Battery Cables & Terminals

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Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable remote terminal from the remote battery post.

Fig 2: Tire & Wheel Mounting
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Remove the left front wheel and tire assembly. Refer to REMOVAL .
NOTE:
Gasoline battery shown, diesel battery similar.

Fig 3: Push-Puns & Splash Shield
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Remove the push pins (1) and remove the left front wheelhouse splash shield (2). Refer to SHIELD, SPLASH, FRONT WHEELHOUSE, REMOVAL .

Fig 4: Battery, Bracket & Nut
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Loosen the nut (1) and position the battery hold down bracket out of the way (3).

Fig 5: Battery And Pinch Clamp Bolts
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Loosen the pinch clamp bolts and position aside the battery cable clamps from the battery.

Fig 6: Battery
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Remove the battery (1) from the battery tray (2).