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Removal [12/2012 - 08/2017]: Procedure

  1. PRECAUTION 
    NOTE:

    After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work.

    Refer to PRECAUTION [12/2012 - ]

  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    NOTE:

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

    Refer to INITIALIZATION [12/2012 - 10/2015] Refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2015 - 08/2016] Refer to INITIALIZATION [08/2016 - ]

  3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM POSITIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
  4. REMOVE BATTERY CLAMP SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the bolt and loosen the nut.
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    2. Detach the 2 wire harness clamps.
    3. Detach the hook of the battery clamp sub-assembly from the front battery bracket, and then remove the battery clamp sub-assembly.
  5. REMOVE BATTERY INSULATOR 
  6. REMOVE BATTERY 
  7. REMOVE BATTERY TRAY 
  8. REMOVE FRONT BATTERY BRACKET 
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    1. Remove the 4 bolts and front battery bracket.
  9. REMOVE BATTERY BRACKET REINFORCEMENT 
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    1. Remove the 2 bolts and battery bracket reinforcement.
  10. REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY 
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    1. Disconnect the starter connector and remove the terminal cap.
    2. Remove the nut and disconnect the starter wire.
    3. Remove the 2 bolts and starter assembly.
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