Removal And Installation: Battery: Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Refer to: Battery and Battery Charging Health and Safety Precautions .
Disconnect the battery. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
Non-Hybrid Vehicles
Remove the nut.
Torque

: 133 lb.in (15 Nm)

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Remove the nuts and the battery hold-down bracket.
Torque

: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

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Remove the battery.

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Hybrid Vehicles with a Spare Tire
Disconnect the battery. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
1. Detach the vent hose from the battery.
2. Remove the bolt and the battery hold-down bracket.
  Torque
  
  : 71 lb.in (8 Nm)
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Remove the battery.

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Hybrid Vehicles without a Spare Tire
Disconnect the battery. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
1. Detach the vent hose from the battery.
2. Remove the nuts and the battery hold-down bracket.
  Torque
  
  : 177 lb.in (20 Nm)
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Remove the battery.

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