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

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

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

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3. Remove the 12 volt battery upper hold down nut (1).
4. Lift the hold down forward hook (2) out of the retainer.
5. Remove the hold down (3).

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6. Loosen the battery lower hold down bolt enough to allow for battery movement.
7. Remove the battery from the vehicle.