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For 1990-2009 cars only

Battery Replacement HP7

Removal Procedure

Warning: Do not tip the battery over a 45 degree angle or acid could spill causing serious personal injury.

  1. Remove the generator battery control module cover. Refer to Generator Control Module Cover Replacement.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.

  3. Object Number: 2030262  Size: SH
  4. Remove the ECM bracket bolts (2), nuts (1) and ECM bracket.
  5. Set the ECM assembly aside.

  6. Object Number: 1999419  Size: SH
  7. Loosen the positive battery cable terminal nut (1) and secure the battery positive cable (2) out of the way.

  8. Object Number: 1999432  Size: SH
  9. Remove the battery hold down nuts (1) and the battery hold down retainer bracket (2).
  10. Remove the battery from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

Caution: Do not tip the battery over a 45 degree angle or acid could spill causing serious personal injury.


    Object Number: 1999432  Size: SH
  1. Install the battery to the vehicle.
  2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  3. Install the battery hold down nuts (1) and the battery hold down retainer bracket (2) and tighten to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  4. Object Number: 1999419  Size: SH
  5. Install the positive battery cable terminal nut (1) and tighten to 5 N·m (45 lb in).

  6. Object Number: 2030262  Size: SH
  7. Install the ECM bracket, bolts (2) and nuts (1) and tighten to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
  8. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
  9. Install the generator battery control module cover. Refer to Generator Control Module Cover Replacement.