Battery, disconnecting

First remove battery cover and fuse holder from battery:

Fig 1: Identifying Retainer & Locking Lugs

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• Unclip battery positive cable from retainer -1-
• Press locking lugs together -2- and lift/remove battery cover from battery.
• Disconnect negative ( - ) terminal from battery.

Fig 2: Identifying Bolt & Fuse Holder Mounting

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• Remove bolt -1- on positive ( B+ ) terminal clamp.
• Unclip and lift/remove fuse holder mounting -2-.
• Slide fuse box out from mounting in direction of -arrow-.

Fig 3: Locating Battery Positive Terminal Clamp Fastener

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• Lift fuse box away from battery and secure to front hood support with elastic cord as illustrated.
• Release battery positive (B+) terminal clamp fastener -arrow- and remove terminal from battery post.

Fig 4: Identifying Screws & Cover

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• if necessary, remove screws -arrows- and remove cover -1-.