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Battery, Removing

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WARNING:

Risk of injury. Follow all Warnings and Safety Precautions. Refer to WARNINGS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .

CAUTION:
  • Always follow the procedure described in service informationwhen connecting the battery. The battery cut-out will be deactivated and damage to the vehicle electrical equipment may occur if the connecting sequence is not followed exactly. Refer to BATTERY .
  • Observe notes for threaded connections of battery terminals. Refer to BATTERY POST/TERMINAL .
CAUTION:

Always follow the procedure in the service informationwhen disconnecting the battery. The battery cut-out will be deactivated and damage to the vehicle electrical equipment may occur if the connecting sequence is not followed exactly. Refer to BATTERY .

-- Remove the left front seat. Refer to FRONT SEATS .

-- Cut open the carpet where shown -arrows-.

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Only for Vehicles with a Rear Air Conditioning (A/C) System

-- Remove the bolt -1- and the air duct -2-.

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Continuation For All Vehicles 

-- Fold back the carpet, open the lock on the battery housing -arrows- and remove the cover.

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-- Disconnect negative (-) terminal -1- from battery.

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-- Disconnect positive (B+) terminal -2- from battery.

-- Disconnect central gas vent hose -arrow- from top cover.

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-- Remove bolt -1- and battery bottom rail bracket -2-.

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-- Remove bolt -1- and retainer bracket -2-.

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-- Fold battery handles -arrows- upward.

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-- Hold the battery by the handles and lift it out of the battery case.