Removal Procedure
- Remove the cargo area center carpet. Refer to Rear Compartment Floor Panel Carpet Replacement .
- Remove the left-hand side cargo area trim. Refer to Rear Compartment Side Trim Panel Replacement .
- Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
- Remove the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement .
- Remove the fuse box from the battery tray to allow access to the retaining bolts.
- Remove the battery tray to chassis mounting bolts (1).
- Remove the battery tray from the vehicle (2).
WARNING:
Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning
.
NOTE:
To remove the fuse box, the locking tabs (1) must be released. Push the fuse box towards the front of the vehicle to allow the fuse box to be released from the battery tray (2).