Removal and Replacement

Battery Replacement

Disconnect Procedure

Warning:
Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning Service Precautions.


1. Turn off all the lamps and accessories.

2. Turn the ignition OFF.

3. Remove the rear compartment floor stowage trim compartment. Refer to Rear Compartment Floor Stowage Trim Compartment Replacement Rear Compartment Floor Stowage Trim Compartment Replacement.

4. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.

5. Remove the battery vent hose.





6. Remove the battery positive cable to fuse block nut (1).

7. Reposition the positive battery cable (2) away from the battery.





8. Loosen the battery positive clamp nut (1).

9. Remove the fuse block retainer clips (2) and reposition the fuse block (3).





10. Remove the battery retainer bolt (1).

11. Remove the battery hold down strap (2) and the hold down retainer (3).





12. Remove the battery (1) from the rear compartment area.

Connect Procedure





Warning:
Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning Service Precautions.


Note:
Clean any existing corrosion from the battery terminal and the battery cable end.

1. Position the battery (1) onto the tray with the posts towards the rear of the vehicle.





2. Install the battery hold down retainer (3) and hold down strap (2).

Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

3. Tighten the battery retainer bolt (1) to 9 Nm (80 lb in).





4. Install the fuse block (3) to the top of the battery with tabs (2).

5. Slide the battery clamp (1) onto the battery post and tighten the nut (1) to 9 Nm (80 lb in).





6. Install the battery positive terminal (2) to the fuse block and tighten nut (1) to 12 Nm (106 lb in).

7. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.

8. Install the rear compartment floor stowage trim compartment. Refer to Rear Compartment Floor Stowage Trim Compartment Replacement Rear Compartment Floor Stowage Trim Compartment Replacement