Battery Disconnect and Connect

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Disconnect

NOTE: Removing the negative battery ground cable at the LH strut tower will not disable the vehicle's electrical system.

NOTE: When the battery (or PCM) is disconnected and connected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The charging system set point may also vary. The vehicle may need to be driven to relearn its strategy.

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1. Detach the wire harness retainers from the battery tray.
2. Remove the bolts and the battery hold-down bracket.
  Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)
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Position the battery.

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NOTE: When disconnecting the battery cable to interrupt power to the vehicle electrical system, disconnect the battery ground cable only. It is not necessary to disconnect the positive battery cable.

Loosen the nut and position the negative battery cable.

Torque: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)

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1. Position the positive battery cable cover.
2. Loosen the nut and position the positive battery cable.
  Torque
  
  : 44 lb.in (5 Nm)

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Connect

To install, reverse the removal procedure.