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Battery Replacement LLV/LLR

Removal Procedure

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

  2. Object Number: 1313634  Size: SH
  3. Open the protective cover (3) to access the battery positive cable terminal.
  4. Loosen the battery positive cable nut (4).
  5. Disconnect the battery positive cable from the battery.

  6. Object Number: 1313644  Size: SH
  7. Disconnect the battery vent duct from the upper battery box (2).
  8. Press the locking tabs (1) inward in order to remove the upper battery box (2) from the lower battery box (3).

  9. Object Number: 1313643  Size: SH
  10. Remove the battery retainer nut (3).
  11. Remove the battery retainer (1) and washer (2).
  12. Remove the battery (4) from the lower battery box (5).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1313643  Size: SH
  1. Install the battery (4) into the lower battery box (5).
  2. Install the battery retainer (1) and washer (2).
  3. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  4. Install the battery retainer nut (3) and tighten to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).

  5. Object Number: 1313644  Size: SH
  6. Install the upper battery box (2) over the battery, engage the locking tabs (1) into the lower battery box (3).
  7. Connect the battery vent duct to the upper battery box (2).

  8. Object Number: 1313634  Size: SH
  9. Clean any existing corrosion from the battery terminal and battery cable using a wire brush.
  10. Connect the battery positive cable to the battery and tighten the battery cable nut (4) to 9 N·m (80 lb in).
  11. Close the protective cover (3) over the battery positive cable terminal.
  12. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.

Battery Replacement LH8

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1901956  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
  2. Open the protective cover to access the engine wiring harness/positive battery cable terminal.
  3. Loosen the engine wiring harness/positive battery cable nut (1).
  4. Remove the engine wiring harness/positive battery cable from the battery.
  5. Remove the engine wiring harness/positive battery cable clip (2) from the upper battery box.

  6. Object Number: 1560053  Size: SH
  7. Disconnect the battery vent duct from the upper battery box (1).

  8. Object Number: 1560048  Size: SH
  9. Press the locking tabs (1) inward in order to remove the upper battery box (2) from the lower battery box.

  10. Object Number: 1560051  Size: SH
  11. Remove the battery retainer nut (2).

  12. Object Number: 1560050  Size: SH
  13. Disengage the battery strap pin from the battery tray bracket stopper.
  14. Remove the battery tray strap (2).
  15. Remove the battery retainer (3).

  16. Object Number: 1560052  Size: SH
  17. Remove the battery from the lower battery box.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1560052  Size: SH
  1. Install the battery to the lower battery box.

  2. Object Number: 1560050  Size: SH
  3. Install the battery retainer (3).
  4. Install the battery tray strap (2).
  5. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  6. Install the battery retainer nut (1).
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 15 N·m (11 lb  ft).


    Object Number: 1560051  Size: SH
  8. Engage the battery strap pin (2) to the battery tray bracket stopper.

  9. Object Number: 1560048  Size: SH
  10. Install the upper battery box (2) over the battery, engage the locking tabs (1) into the lower battery box.

  11. Object Number: 1560053  Size: SH
  12. Connect the battery vent duct to the upper battery box (1).

  13. Object Number: 1901956  Size: SH
  14. Install the engine wiring harness/positive battery cable clip (2) to the upper battery box.
  15. Clean any existing corrosion from the battery terminal and cable using a wire brush.
  16. Connect the engine wiring harness/positive battery cable (2) to the battery.
  17. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  18. Close the protective cover over the engine wiring harness/positive battery cable terminal.
  19. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.