For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
- Open the protective cover to access the positive battery cable terminal.
- Loosen the positive battery cable nut.
- Remove the positive battery cable (2) from the battery.
- Remove the generator battery control module clip (1) from the upper battery box.
- Remove the engine wiring harness clip (2) from the upper battery box.
- Disconnect the battery vent duct from the upper battery box (1).
- Press the locking tabs (1) inward in order to remove the upper battery box (2) from the lower battery box.
- Disengage the battery strap pin (2) from the battery tray bracket stopper.
- Remove the battery retainer nut (1).
- Remove the battery tray strap (2).
- Remove the battery retainer (3).
- Remove the battery from the lower battery box.
Installation Procedure
- Install the battery to the lower battery box.
- Install the battery retainer (3).
- Install the battery tray strap (2).
- Install the battery retainer nut (1).
- Engage the battery strap pin (2) to the battery tray bracket stopper.
- Install the upper battery box (2) over the battery, engage the locking tabs (1) into the lower battery box.
- Connect the battery vent duct to the upper battery box (2).
- Connect the battery vent duct to the upper battery box (1).
- Install the engine wiring harness clip (2) to the upper battery box.
- Install the generator battery control module clip (1) to the upper battery box.
- Clean any existing corrosion from the battery terminal and battery cable using a wire brush.
- Connect the positive battery cable (2) to the battery.
- Close the protective cover over the positive battery cable terminal.
- Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 9 N·m (80 lb in).
