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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

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


    Object Number: 1702504  Size: SH
  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. Object Number: 1702811  Size: SH
  6. Remove the right front fender rear upper brace bolts and the brace.

  7. Object Number: 1702812  Size: SH
  8. Remove the battery hold down retainer bolt and the retainer.
  9. Remove the battery.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1702812  Size: SH
  1. Install the battery.
  2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  3. Install the battery hold down retainer and the bolt.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the retainer bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1702811  Size: SH
  5. Install the right front fender rear upper brace and the bolts.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the brace bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).


    Object Number: 1702504  Size: SH
  7. Install the starter solenoid cable to the positive battery terminal.
  8. Tighten the starter solenoid cable nut (5).
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the solenoid cable nut to 5 N·m (44 lb in).

  10. Close the starter solenoid cable cover at the positive battery terminal.
  11. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.