Removal and Replacement

Battery Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair).
2. Loosen the positive battery cable bolt.
3. Remove the positive battery cable (1) from the battery.




4. Remove the coolant heater cord retainers (1) from the battery cover, if equipped.




5. Remove the battery air duct from the battery cover.




6. Remove the battery tray brace bolts/nut.




7. Remove the battery cover.




8. Remove the battery hold down nut (3), retainer (1), and washer.
9. Remove the battery.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the battery.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the battery hold down retainer (1), nut (3), and washer. Tighten the nut to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.).




3. Install the battery cover.




4. Install the battery tray brace bolts/nut and tighten to 10 Nm (89 in. lbs.).




5. Install the battery air duct to the battery cover.




6. Install the coolant heater cord retainers (1) to the battery cover, if equipped.




7. Position the positive battery cable (1) to the battery.
8. Tighten the positive battery cable bolt to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.).
9. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair).