Removal and Installation

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Remove the battery tray. For additional information, refer to Removal and Installation .
Remove the bolt and position the battery cable body ground terminal aside.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
Remove the starter solenoid terminal cover.
Remove the nut and position the battery cable starter solenoid terminal aside.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
Remove the nut and position the starter motor solenoid wire terminal aside.
- To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
Disconnect the 3 battery cable in-line harness connectors from the engine compartment wiring harness and position aside.
Release the 3 battery cable locators from the engine.
Remove the bolt and position the battery cable transaxle ground terminal aside.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Release the battery cable locator from the transaxle stud bolt.
Release the 3 battery cable locators from the LH valve cover.
Position the generator protective cover aside, remove the nut and position the generator B+ terminal aside.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
Disconnect the generator electrical connector and position aside.
Disconnect the A/C compressor clutch field electrical connector and position aside.
Release the wiring harness retainer from the engine.
Remove the battery cables.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.