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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

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

Caution: Batteries generate hydrogen gas, which is extremely flammable and may explode violently if ignited by a spark or a flame. Battery acid is extremely corrosive and causes severe personal injury if the acid comes into contact with the skin, and blindness if the acid comes into contact with the eyes. In order to avoid severe personal injury, use extreme caution when servicing the battery or battery-related components.


    Object Number: 1548078  Size: SH
  1. Remove the underhood electrical center cover (1).
  2. Remove the underhood electrical center mounting bolts (3).
  3. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .

  4. Object Number: 1544743  Size: SH
  5. Remove the front end sheet metal diagonal brace. Refer to Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace Replacement .
  6. Open the positive battery cable cover (5).
  7. Loosen the positive battery cable nut (3).
  8. Remove the positive battery cable from the battery.

  9. Object Number: 1544742  Size: SH
  10. Remove the battery hold down retainer bolt (3).
  11. Remove the battery hold down retainer (2).
  12. Important: Do not tip the battery more than 40 degrees.

  13. Remove the battery (1).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1544742  Size: SH

    Important: Do not tip the battery more than 40 degrees.

  1. Install the battery (1) and ensure that the battery is positioned properly in the battery tray.
  2. Install the battery hold down retainer (2).
  3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  4. Install the battery hold down retainer bolt (3).
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1544743  Size: SH
  6. Install the positive battery cable to the battery.
  7. Tighten the positive battery cable nut (3).
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).

  9. Close the positive battery cable cover (5).
  10. Install the front end sheet metal diagonal brace. Refer to Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace Replacement .
  11. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .

  12. Object Number: 1548078  Size: SH
  13. Install the underhood electrical center bolts (3).
  14. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb ft).

  15. Install the underhood electrical center cover (2).