Removal and Replacement

BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [13B-MSP]

WARNING:
1 For vehicles with DSC, if the negative battery cable is disconnected, the stored initial position of the steering angle sensor will be cleared and the DSC will not operate properly, making the vehicle unsafe to drive. Perform the steering angle sensor initialization procedure after connecting the negative battery cable.

1. Remove the engine cover. Service and Repair

2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

4. Perform the steering angle sensor initialization procedure. Programming and Relearning









Battery Cover Removal Note

CAUTION:
- When pulling the clips on the rear, do not apply excessive force to a clip using the screwdriver or pair of pliers.
- If excessive force is applied to the clips on the rear, they could be damaged. When removing the battery cover, use the following procedure to prevent damaging the clips.

1. Remove the battery cover using the following procedure.
a. Pull up the clips on the rear and disengage the battery box tabs.






b. Slightly move the battery cover to the vehicle front side and disengage the battery box tabs on the front.






c. Remove the battery cover.

Battery Box Removal Note

1. Lightly press the battery box from inside to outside to detach it from the battery tray tabs.






2. Remove the battery box.

Battery Duct Removal Note

1. Remove the aerodynamic under cover Aerodynamic Under Cover Removal/Installation

2. Remove the two clips which secure the battery duct to the radiator cowling.

3. Remove the battery duct.

Negative Battery Cable Installation Note

1. When connecting the negative battery cable to the battery, connect the negative battery cable as shown in the figure.