Repair Procedures: Removal

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Open the luggage mat (A).

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Remove the auxiliary batter service cover (A).

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Disconnect the auxiliary 12V negative (-) battery terminal (A) by loosening the mounting nut after disconnecting the battery connector (B).
Tightening torque :

7.9 - 9.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.0 kgf.m, 5.8 - 7.2 lb.ft)

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Remove the auxiliary battery current sensor (A) after removing the mounting bolt.
Tightening torque :

21.6 - 32.4 N.m (2.2 - 3.3 kgf.m, 16.0 - 23.8 lb.ft)

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