Battery, Removing and Installing

Battery, Removing And Installing


CAUTION: Before beginning repairs on the electrical system:
- Obtain the anti-theft radio security code.
- Switch the ignition off.
- Disconnect the battery Ground (GND) strap.
- After reconnecting battery, re-code and check operation of anti-theft radio. Also check operation of clock and power windows according to Owner's Manual.


Removing
- Loosen mounting bolts at air filter housing so that battery can be moved rearward at a later point.
- Remove plastic cover above battery.







- If installed, remove protective battery case -A- (Velcro).
- To open cover of main fuse box, press locking lugs (arrows) together.
- Open main fuse box -B- toward front.







- Loosen nut -1- (10 mm A/F) and disconnect Ground strap from battery negative terminal.
- Remove nut -2- (10 mm A/F) and detach main fuse box.
- Loosen nut -3- (10 mm A/F) and disconnect battery positive cable.
- Remove bolt -3- (13 mm A/F) and take off retainer plate -2-.







- Pull battery -4- free from retainer strip on battery mounting -1- and lift out of engine compartment.

Installing

NOTE: The latest generation of batteries is equipped with a central gas venting system and a fine- mesh flame trap.

- FUNCTION: The gases produced during charging escape through a central opening in the top of the battery. The flame trap, which prevents the flammable gases in the battery from igniting, is also located at this point.
- The flame trap is a small round fiberglass mat, about 15 mm in diameter and 2 mm thick. It operates like a valve and provides a vent for the gases produced inside the battery.

There are two types of battery with central gas venting:

- Batteries WITH vent hose and hose connection for central gas venting
- Batteries WITHOUT vent hose and hose connection for central gas venting

NOTE:







- If the battery has a hose and hose connection for the central gas venting system, it is important to make sure that the hose does not become pinched when the battery is installed. If the hose is pinched, the gases will not be able to vent properly via the flame trap.
- Even with batteries that do not have a vent hose, always check that the opening in the top of the battery -arrow- is not blocked.
- Battery terminals must no longer be greased.
- To avoid damaging the battery housing, do not use force when attaching the battery clamps; press them on by hand.







- The tightening torque for the battery clamps -arrow 1- is 6 Nm.
- The tightening torque for the additional terminals on the battery clamps -arrow 2- is 6 Nm.
- Installation is performed in the reverse sequence.







- Tighten bolt -3- (20 Nm) on battery mounting -1-.

2 - Retainer plate
4 - Battery

Checking battery is seated securely
A number of problems can occur if the battery is not properly secured:

- Shortened service life caused by vibration damage
- The cells in the battery will be damaged if the battery is not secured correctly
- Clamping bracket may cause damage to battery housing (possibility of acid leaking, which can cause extensive further damage)
- Poor crash safety