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Battery Replacement LHD

Removal Procedure

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

  2. Object Number: 772424  Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the battery positive cable from the battery.

  4. Object Number: 772403  Size: SH
  5. Remove the battery retainer bolt and battery retainer.
  6. Remove the battery from the vehicle.
  7. Remove the battery heat shield. Refer to Battery Heat Shield Replacement .

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the battery heat shield. Refer to Battery Heat Shield Replacement .

  2. Object Number: 772403  Size: SH
  3. Install the battery into the vehicle.
  4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  5. Install the battery retainer and bolt.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the battery retainer bolt to 25 N·m (18 lbft).


    Object Number: 772424  Size: SH
  7. Connect the battery positive cable to the battery.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the battery cable bolt to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).

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

Battery Replacement RHD

Removal Procedure

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

  2. Object Number: 772422  Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the battery positive cable from the battery.

  4. Object Number: 772406  Size: SH
  5. Remove the battery retainer bolt and battery retainer.
  6. Remove the battery from the vehicle.
  7. Remove the battery heat shield. Refer to Battery Heat Shield Replacement .

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the battery heat shield. Refer to Battery Heat Shield Replacement .

  2. Object Number: 772406  Size: SH
  3. Install the battery into the vehicle.
  4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  5. Install the battery retainer and bolt.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the battery retainer bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 772422  Size: SH
  7. Connect the battery positive cable to the battery.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the battery cable bolt to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).

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