Repair Procedures: Removal

Information 

• After disconnecting then reconnecting the battery negative cable, reset some parts that require the reset procedures.

  (Refer to Body Electrical System - "GENERAL INFORMATION ")

Battery 

1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Remove the air duct (A).
   Fig 1: Air Duct

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3. Disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal (A).

   Battery negative (-) terminal tightening nut:

   4.0 ~ 6.0 N.m (0.4 ~ 0.6 kgf.m, 3.0 ~ 4.4 lb-ft)

   Fig 2: Disconnecting Battery Negative (-) Terminal

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4. Disconnect the battery positive (+) terminal (A).

   Battery negative (-) terminal tightening nut: 

   7.8 ~ 9.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.0 kgf.m, 5.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

   Fig 3: Disconnecting Battery Positive (+) Terminal

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5. Remove the insulation pad.
6. Remove the battery mounting bracket (B) after loosening the mounting bolt (A).
   Fig 4: Removing Battery Mounting Bracket

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7. Remove the battery.

Battery Tray 

1. Remove the battery tray.

   (Reter to Engine Electrical System - "BATTERY ")

2. Remove the air cleaner mounting bolts (A).

   Air cleaner mounting bolt: 

   7.8 ~ 9.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.0 kgf.m, 5.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

   Fig 5: Air Cleaner Mounting Bolts

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3. Remove the battery tray (A) after loosening the mounting bolts

   Battery tray mounting bolt: 

   8.8 ~13.7 N.m (0.9 ~1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 ~10.1 lb-ft)

   Fig 6: Battery Tray

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