Repair Procedures: Removal

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Fig 1: Battery Negative Terminal And Battery Sensor

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Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal (A).
Battery negative (-) terminal tightening nut:

4.0 - 6.0 N.m (0.4 - 0.6 kgf.m, 3.0 - 4.4 lb.ft)

Fig 2: Locating Battery Negative Terminal
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Disconnect the battery sensor connector (A).
Remove the battery sensor by loosening the mounting bolt (B).
Battery sensor cable flange mounting bolt (Chassis ground):

10.8 - 13.7 N.m (1.1 - 1.4 kgf.m, 8.0 - 10.1 lb.ft)

Fig 3: Locating Battery Sensor Connector And Sensor Mounting Bolt

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