Backup Battery

CAUTION: Before handling the airbag system components, always refer to "CAUTION " of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM".

Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note. >
NOTE: For the 12 volt engine restart battery of HEV model, disconnect the ground terminal from 12V engine restart battery sensor.
Remove the data communication module. < Ref. to DATA COMMUNICATION MODULE , REMOVAL, DATA COMMUNICATION MODULE. >
Remove the backup battery.
1. Remove the screws, and then remove the battery cover.
  Preparation tool:
  
  TORX ® T10
2. Disconnect the connector and remove the backup battery.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Backup Battery Connector
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