Battery in luggage compartment under floor trim panel
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Follow instructions for disconnecting and connecting battery. Refer to 12 00... 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.