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Battery Tray Replacement

REMOVAL
1. Remove battery from vehicle.

WARNING: THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY ENERGY MUST BE DEPLETED BEFORE ANY AIR BAG COMPONENT IS SERVICED. TO DEPLETE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY ENERGY, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY GROUND CABLE FOLLOWED BY THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE AND WAIT ONE MINUTE TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

NOTE:
- When the battery has been disconnected or reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the powertrain control module relearns its fuel trim. The vehicle may need to be driven 18 km (10 miles) or more to relearn the fuel trim.
- When the battery has been disconnected or reconnected, volatile memory information will be lost. The affected systems will have to be programmed by the technician or customer. These systems include: radio station presets, clock settings, seat memory, mirror memory, window memory and customer input keyless entry codes.

2. Remove retaining bolts and washers from battery tray.
3. Remove battery tray from vehicle.

INSTALLATION
1. Position battery tray to front fender apron in engine compartment.
2. Install retaining bolts and washers. Tighten each to 8-12 N-m (71-106 Lb-In).
3. Install battery.
4. Tighten hold-down bracket bolt to 7-10 Nm (62-88 Lb-In) and nut to 3-5 Nm (27-44 Lb-In).