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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1860988  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
  2. Disconnect the body wiring harness electrical connector (3) from the battery current sensor (2).
  3. Disconnect the body wiring harness electrical connector (4) from the negative battery cable electrical connector (1).

  4. Object Number: 1861042  Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the body wiring harness electrical connector (2) from the positive battery cable electrical connector (3).

  6. Object Number: 1861043  Size: SH
  7. Open the positive battery cable cover (2).
  8. Loosen the positive battery cable terminal nut.
  9. Remove the positive battery cable terminal from the battery positive terminal and reposition the cable out of the way.

  10. Object Number: 1861108  Size: SH
  11. Remove the battery vent hose grommet (1) from the battery box.

  12. Object Number: 1861109  Size: SH
  13. Remove the battery hold down bolt (2).
  14. Remove the battery hold down (3).
  15. Remove the battery (1).

  16. Object Number: 1861110  Size: SH
  17. Remove the battery vent hose (1) from the battery, if required.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1861110  Size: SH

    Important: Replacement batteries may require the vent plug in the battery vent hole to be moved from one end of the battery to the other to permit vent tube installation per original design.

  1. Install the battery vent hose (1) to the battery.

  2. Object Number: 1861109  Size: SH
  3. Install the battery (1) into the battery box.
  4. Install the battery hold down (3).
  5. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  6. Install the battery hold down bolt (2) and tighten to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  7. Object Number: 1861108  Size: SH
  8. Install the battery vent hose grommet (1) to the battery box.

  9. Object Number: 1861043  Size: SH
  10. Position the positive battery cable, and Install the cable terminal to the battery positive terminal.
  11. Tighten the positive battery cable terminal nut and tighten to 9 N·m (80 lb in).
  12. Close the positive battery cable cover (2).

  13. Object Number: 1861042  Size: SH
  14. Connect the body wiring harness electrical connector (2) to the positive battery cable electrical connector (3).

  15. Object Number: 1860988  Size: SH
  16. Connect the body wiring harness electrical connector (4) to the negative battery cable electrical connector (1).
  17. Connect the body wiring harness electrical connector (3) to the battery current sensor (2).
  18. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.