Removal Procedure
- Check the 12 volt battery voltage with a digital multimeter before disconnecting any battery cables leads. If the voltage is 13.5 volts or above, the Battery Maintenance Mode is active. The technician must wait for the T18 battery charger to deactivate before disconnecting the battery negative cable. Charging System Description and Operation
- Disconnect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
- Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Standard Service) , or Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Mobile Service)
- Remove the left front tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
Front Fender Paint Protector Bolt (1) - Remove [3x]
- Front Fender Paint Protector (2) - Remove
Front Wheelhouse Liner Retainer (2) - Remove
- Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (1) - Remove [6x]
- Front Wheelhouse Rear Liner (3) - Remove
Rear Brake Rear Pipe Nut (1) - Remove
- Cap the front brake front pipe inlet to avoid fluid loss and contamination.
Turn the 3 front compartment side sight shield retainers (1) a quarter turn counter clockwise to release.
Front Compartment Side Sight Shield (1) - Remove
Rear Brake Rear Pipe Nut (1) - Remove
- Plug the brake master cylinder outlet port to avoid fluid loss and contamination.
Front Brake Front Pipe Clip (1) - Disengage [2x]
Maneuver the left front brake rear pipe (1) out of the vehicle.
Always ensure the Battery Maintenance Mode is inactive before disconnecting the low voltage 12 volt battery (or batteries). This mode can be active with the ignition off, regardless of whether the vehicle charging cord is plugged in or not. When this mode is active, the on-board high voltage battery charger(s) will energize the 12 volt battery cables and charge the 12 volt battery (or batteries). Disconnecting any battery cables while this mode is active may result in an electrical shock or a burn from hot battery cable leads.