1.3L Negative Battery Cable: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Jeep Renegade. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
The battery terminals must only be disconnected with the ignition key at STOP or extracted, never with the key at RUN or with engine started. The battery terminals must only be disconnected at least 1 minute after turning the ignition key to STOP.
- Press the retainer (1a) and disconnect the negative battery cable terminal (1b) from the negative terminal post (1c).
- Loosen the nut (2a) and disconnect the terminal (2b) with the Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), from the negative battery post (2c).
- Press the retainers (1a) and remove the cover (1b) for the Battery Distribution Unit (BDU).
- Remove the screws (1a) and remove the plate (1b).
- Loosen the positive terminal (2b) nut (2a).
- Disconnect the battery positive terminal (2b) and remove with the BDU.
- Remove the nut (1a) and remove the bracket with retaining strap (1b).
- Remove the battery (2).
- If replacing battery, remove the battery thermal protection (3a).