Charging Systems: Charging: Battery: Removal

REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT MAT SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE BATTERY SERVICE HOLE COVER LH (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE BATTERY
1. Disconnect the cable from negative (-) battery terminal
  CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
  NOTE:
  - When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (see INITIALIZATION ).
  - After the power switch is turned OFF, the HDD navigation system requires approximately 6 minutes to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the power switch OFF, wait 6 minutes or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
    
    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Battery
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2. Disconnect the cable from positive (+) battery terminal.
3. Disconnect the thermistor sensor connector.
4. Disconnect the battery room ventilation hose.
5. Remove the nut and battery clamp.
6. Remove the bolt and No. 2 battery hold down clamp.
7. Remove the battery.
REMOVE BATTERY CARRIER
1. Remove the 3 bolts and battery carrier.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Battery Carrier With Bolts
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