Removal Procedure

Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
Remove the glow plug control module, if equipped. Refer to Glow Plug Control Module Replacement .
Unlock the retaining tab (1) on the battery fuse box cover.

Fig 1: Battery Fuse Box Cover
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Use a suitable screwdriver (2) to unlock the clip (4) through the window (3).
Open the battery fuse box cover (1).

Fig 2: Fuse Box Cover, Battery Cable And Nut
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NOTE: Pull the battery fuse box housing. DO NOT pull the flap.
Remove the positive battery cable to starter nut (2).
Remove the positive battery cable to starter cable (3) from the battery.
Loosen the positive battery cable nut (1) on the battery.

Fig 3: Positive Battery Cable And Nut
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Remove the positive battery cable (2).
Unclip the battery fuse block retainer clips (3) from the battery and reposition the battery fuse block along with the battery positive cable.
Remove the battery hold down retainer nut (2).

Fig 4: Battery Hold Down
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Remove the battery hold down retainer (1) from the battery tray (3).
Unclip the battery tray protector retainer (2) from battery tray.

Fig 5: Battery Tray Protector And Battery Tray Protector Retainer
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Remove the battery tray protector (1) by moving rearward, in the direction of the arrow.
Move the battery (1) forward, in the direction of the arrow and lift to remove.

Fig 6: Battery Position
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