Battery Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Remove the rear seat cushion.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery.
3. Disconnect the positive battery cable (1) from the battery.




4. Remove the battery vent tube (1) from the battery.




5. Remove the battery retainer bolt and battery retainer.
6. Remove the battery.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the battery.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the retainer and bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).

IMPORTANT: Ensure the vent tube (1) is properly routed through the floor pan grommet.




3. Install the battery vent tube (1) to the battery.




4. Connect the positive battery cable (1) to the battery.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).

5. Connect the negative battery cable to the battery.
6. Install the rear seat cushion.