Battery -A-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, 0K4: Removing

-- De-energize the 48V system. Refer to 48V SYSTEM, DE-ENERGIZING .

-- Switch off the ignition and all electrical equipment. Place the ignition key outside of the vehicle.

-- Remove the air filter housing. Refer to AIR FILTER HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- If equipped, remove the cover -6- over the battery ground terminal post.

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-- Loosen the nut -5- several turns and remove the battery ground cable terminal -4- from the battery negative terminal.

-- Open the cover -7- over the battery positive terminal.

-- Loosen the nut -2- a few turns and remove the battery terminal clamp -3- for the positive cable from the battery positive terminal.

-- Free up the wiring harness.

-- Remove the nut -3- and disengage the retaining bracket -4- on the opposite side.

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-- Remove the bolt -1- at the battery bracket -2-.

-- Remove the battery -5- from the battery tray and lift upward out of the engine/motor compartment.

• The disposal regulations for batteries and sulfuric acid must be followed when disposing of batteries. Refer to Battery .