Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
2. Open the starter solenoid cable cover at the positive battery terminal.
3. Loosen the starter solenoid cable nut (5).
4. Remove the starter solenoid cable from the positive battery terminal.
5. Reposition the starter solenoid cable out of the way.



6. Remove the front fender rear upper brace bolts and brace.



7. Remove the battery hold down retainer bolt and retainer.
8. Remove the battery.

1. Install the battery.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

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



3. Install the front fender rear upper brace and bolts and tighten to 9 N·m (80 lb in).



4. Position the starter solenoid cable to the battery.
5. Install the starter solenoid cable to the positive battery terminal.
6. Tighten the starter solenoid cable nut (5) to 5 N·m (44 lb in).
7. Close the starter solenoid cable cover at the positive battery terminal.
8. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.