Mayday Battery: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Lexus LS 600hL. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT MAT SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE BATTERY SERVICE HOLE COVER LH (See REMOVAL )
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
NOTE:
- After the power switch is turned OFF, the HDD navigation system requires approximately 6 minutes to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the power switch OFF, wait 6 minutes or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
- When disconnecting the cable some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (see INITIALIZATION ).
REMOVE NO. 1 COOLER COVER (w/ Rear Cooler) (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE BATTERY SERVICE HOLE COVER (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE ROPE HOOK ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE ROPE HOOK (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE BOARD RH (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE NO. 1 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHT ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE FRONT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER ASSEMBLY LH (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER ASSEMBLY RH (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE MAYDAY BATTERY
1. Disconnect the 2 connectors.
2. Remove the nut, upper bracket and battery
Fig 1: Locating Nut, Upper Bracket And Battery
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REMOVE MAYDAY SUB-WIRE HARNESS
1. Detach the 2 clamps and remove the sub-wire harness
Fig 2: Identifying Clamps And Sub-Wire Harness
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REMOVE LOWER BRACKET
1. Remove the 4 bolts and bracket.
Fig 3: Locating Bolts And Bracket
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