Vehicles Built Up to 01/99

REMOVAL







1. Disconnect the battery cables.

WARNING: THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY ENERGY MUST BE DEPLETED BEFORE ANY AIR BAG COMPONENT REPAIR IS CARRIED OUT. TO DEPLETE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY ENERGY, FIRST DISCONNECT THE BATTERY GROUND CABLE, THEN DISCONNECT THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE AND WAIT ONE MINUTE TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND PERSONAL INJURY. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.







2. Remove the battery hold down bracket.







3. Remove the battery.
4. Remove the air cleaner. For additional information, refer to Fuel Delivery and Air Induction.







5. Detach the battery cable.
^ Cut the cable tie.







6. Remove the rear clamp bolt.
^ Push down and swing out to remove.







7. Remove the insulation pad from the battery tray.
1. Remove the securing strips.
2. Remove the insulation.

INSTALLATION











1. To Install, reverse the removal procedure.