Section 27 (Battery System (Service Information) 500 - Electric): Battery: Removal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Fiat 500. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

ANY TIME BATTERY CABLE TO CLAMP NUTS ARE LOOSENED/REMOVED, THEY MUST BE REPLACED.

Fig 1: Battery Clamp Nuts

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Loosen the battery negative clamp nut (1). Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Loosen the battery positive clamp nut (2). Disconnect the positive battery cable.

Fig 2: Battery Hold Down, Nut & Forward Hook
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Remove the 12 volt battery upper hold down nut (1).
Lift the hold down forward hook (2) out of the retainer.
Remove the hold down (3).

Fig 3: Battery Hold Down
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Loosen the battery lower hold down bolt enough to allow for battery movement.
Remove the battery from the vehicle.