Battery In Luggage Compartment Under Floor Trim Panel
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Follow instructions for disconnecting and connecting battery.
Fold back floor trim panel (1).
Lift cover (2) on battery negative lead.
Disconnect and cover battery negative lead (3).
Release nuts (4).
Remove battery cover.
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