- Disconnect 12V power DISCONNECT 12V POWER .
- Release the red plastic cover from the 12V positive terminal clamp.
- Disconnect the 12V battery positive terminal clamp (torque 5 N.m).
- Release the edge clip and the barrel clip that secure the 12V harnesses from the top of the battery cage.
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- Release the edge clip that secures the coolant hose to the bottom of the battery cage.
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- Release the battery vent tube by gently pulling it way from the 12V battery.
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The following image shows the 12V battery ground connection still connected.
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- Remove the lower bolts (x2) that secure the battery cage to the plastic support beam (torque 6 N.m).
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Components have been removed in this graphic to aid clarity.
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- Remove the upper bolts (x2) that secure the battery cage to the crossmember (torque 15 N.m).
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Components have been removed in this graphic to aid clarity.
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- Remove the battery and battery cage assembly from the vehicle and set it on a flat surface.
- Remove the nut that secures the battery hold down bracket to the battery cage (torque 4 N.m). Remove the battery hold down bracket.
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- Lift the 12V battery straight up to remove it from the battery cage.