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Removal Procedure

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE  .
  2. Remove the right front diagonal brace. Refer to BRACE REPLACEMENT - FRONT FENDER UPPER DIAGONAL in Body Front End.
  3. Disconnect the positive battery cable.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Positive Battery Cable
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  4. Remove the retainer bolt (1) that holds the battery in place.
  5. Remove the battery retainer (2).

    Important:  Do not tip the battery more than 40 degrees during removal.

  6. Remove the battery (3).
    Fig 2: Removing Retainer Bolt
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  7. Remove the insulator from the battery.
    Fig 3: Removing Insulator From Battery
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