Battery Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove the rear seat cushion.

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.

2. Remove the negative battery cable.

NOTE: Turn OFF the ignition when connecting or disconnecting the battery cables, the battery charger or the jumper cables. Failure to do so may damage the PCM or other electronic components.

3. Remove the positive battery cable.
4. Remove the bolt and the retainer.
5. Remove the vent tube.
6. Remove the battery.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the battery.
2. Install the vent tube.
3. Install the retainer and the retainer bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the retainer bolt to 18 N.m (13 lb ft).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

4. Connect the positive battery cable.

Tighten
Tighten the positive battery cable bolt to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

5. Connect the negative battery cable.

Tighten
Tighten the negative battery cable bolt to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

6. Install the rear seat cushion.