Battery System: Battery: Removal

WARNING: Wear a suitable pair of rubber gloves (not the household type) when removing a battery by hand. Safety glasses should also be worn. If the battery is cracked or leaking, the electrolyte can burn the skin and eyes.

Fig 1: Remove Battery Cable Terminal Clamp - Typical

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NOTE: The use of a battery terminal puller (2) may be necessary if the cable clamps will not separate from the battery posts.

Fig 2: View Of Battery Cables - Typical

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Turn the ignition switch to the Off position. Be certain that all electrical accessories are turned off.
Loosen the battery negative cable (5) terminal clamp pinch-bolt hex nut.
Disconnect the battery negative cable (5) terminal clamp from the battery negative terminal post. If necessary, use a battery terminal puller to remove the terminal clamp from the battery post.
Loosen the battery positive cable (6) terminal clamp pinch-bolt hex nut.
Disconnect the battery positive cable (6) terminal clamp from the battery positive terminal post. If necessary, use a battery terminal puller to remove the terminal clamp from the battery post.
Remove the battery holddowns from the battery, (Refer to ELECTRICAL/BATTERY SYSTEM/BATTERY HOLDDOWN - REMOVAL) for the proper battery holddown removal procedures.
Remove the battery and the battery thermal guard (if equipped) from the battery tray as a unit.
If equipped, remove the battery thermal guard from the battery case.