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Removal and Installation: Battery

  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
  2. Disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal (A).

    Battery negative (-) terminal tightening nut: 

    8.0 - 10.0 N.m (0.8 - 1.0 kgf.m, 5.9 - 7.4 lb.ft)

    G12826534Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Disconnect the battery positive (+) terminal (A).

    Battery positive (+) terminal tightening nut: 

    8.0 - 10.0 N.m (0.8 - 1.0 kgf.m, 5.9 - 7.4 lb.ft)

    G12826535Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the battery mounting bracket after loosening the mounting bolt (A).
    G12826536Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the battery (A).

    Battery mounting bracket mounting bolt: 

    9.0 - 14.0 N.m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf.m, 6.6 - 10.3 lb.ft)

    G12826537Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.