Removal [04/2013 - 09/2020]: Procedure

PRECAUTION
Refer to PRECAUTION [04/2013 - 06/2014] , or refer to PRECAUTION [06/2014 - 10/2016] , or refer to PRECAUTION [10/2016 - 09/2020]
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
NOTE:
- After turning the engine switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.
  Refer to PRECAUTION [04/2013 - 08/2015] , or refer to PRECAUTION [08/2015 - 10/2016] , or refer to PRECAUTION [10/2016 - 10/2017] , or refer to PRECAUTION [10/2017 - 09/2020]
- When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.
  Refer to INITIALIZATION [04/2013 - 06/2014] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [06/2014 - 08/2015] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [08/2015 - 10/2016] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2016 - 10/2017] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2017 - 09/2020]
1. Loosen the nut, and disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

REMOVE BATTERY

Disengage the 2 claws and separate the center No. 1 cowl top ventilator louver.

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Disconnect the 2 harness clamps.

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Loosen the nut, and disconnect the cable from the positive (+) battery terminal.
Remove the nut and battery clamp.
Remove the battery insulator.
Remove the battery.

REMOVE NO. 1 BATTERY TRAY SUPPORT
1. Remove the No. 1 battery tray support.

REMOVE POWER STEERING ECU ASSEMBLY

Remove the 3 bolts.

Disconnect the 3 connectors from the power steering ECU assembly and remove the power steering ECU assembly.

*a	Lock of the Lock Lever
*b	Lock Lever

HINT:

When disconnecting the connector with lock lever, as shown in the illustration, pull out the lock of the lock lever and turn the lock lever to disconnect the connector.