Removal and Installation

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Disconnect the battery negative terminal (B) first, then the positive terminal (A).
Tightening torque:

(+) terminal (A): 7.8 ~ 9.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.0 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 7.2 lb-ft)

(-) terminal (B): 4.0 ~ 6.0 N.m (0.4 ~ 0.6 kgf.m, 3.0 ~ 4.4 lb-ft)
Disconnect the vent hose (C).

Fig 1: Disconnecting Vent Hose
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Remove the battery upper bracket (A) and then remove the auxiliary 12v battery (B).
Tightening torque:

19.6 ~ 29.4 N.m (2.0 ~ 3.0 kgf.m, 14.5 ~ 21.7 lb-ft)

Fig 2: Removing Battery Upper Bracket
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Remove the battery tray (A).
Tightening torque:

19.6 ~ 29.4 N.m (2.0 ~ 3.0 kgf.m, 14.5 ~ 21.7 lb-ft)

Fig 3: Removing Battery Tray
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Installation is the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION: Install the battery upper bracket after locating the battery at the closest position to the side panel.