Repair Procedures: Removal

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Open the luggage mat (A).

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Remove the auxiliary battery service cover (A).

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Disconnect the auxiliary 12V negative (-) battery terminal (A) after loosening the nut.
Tightening torque :

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

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Disconnect the auxiliary 12V negative (+) battery terminal (A) after loosening the nut.
Tightening torque :

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

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Separate the battery exhaust hose (A).

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Remove the auxiliary battery (A) after removing the auxiliary battery bracket by removing the mounting bolts.
Tightening torque :

8.9 - 13.7 N.m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb.ft)

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