Battery in luggage compartment behind side trim panel

Remove side trim panel.

Follow instructions for disconnecting and connecting battery .

disconnect and cover battery negative lead.

Fig 1: Disconnecting And Cover Battery Negative Lead

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Release front side trim panel partly and fold forward.

Fig 2: Removing Front Side Trim Panel

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