Battery, Removing And Installing, Battery In Luggage Compartment: Removing

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-- Turn off the ignition and all electrical equipment.

-- Move the ignition key outside of the vehicle to prevent switching on the ignition unintentionally.

-- Remove the access cover in the left luggage compartment side trim panel.

-- Open the cover -5-.

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-- Loosen the nut -2- several turns.

-- Remove the battery ground cable terminal clamp -2- from the battery terminal.

-- If equipped, open the cover on the battery positive terminal.

-- Loosen the nut -4- several turns.

-- Remove the battery positive cable terminal clamp -3- from the battery terminal.

-- Remove the central venting system -3- from the battery -4-.

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-- Remove the bolt -1-.

-- Remove the bracket -2-.

-- Remove the battery -4- in the direction of travel from the battery tray and the luggage compartment.