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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Caution: To help avoid personal injury, always ensure the ignition switch is in the OFF position and the ignition key has been removed prior to working on any 36V components. After the key has been removed, disconnect the negative 12V battery cable and then open the generator battery disconnect control module cover. After waiting for at least 5 minutes, measure the voltage potential using a DMM between the following:

  1. 36V positive and negative battery cables
  2. 36V positive battery cable and vehicle ground
  3. 36V negative battery cable and vehicle ground
All measured voltage levels must be below 3 volts.


    Object Number: 1892546  Size: SH
  1. Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch. Secure the ignition key in order to ensure that the key CANNOT be re-installed without your knowledge.
  2. Disconnect the 12 volt negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
  3. Fold down both rear seat backs.
  4. Carefully lift up on the load floor rear compartment cover (1) at the retaining clip (2) locations.

  5. Object Number: 1892547  Size: SH
  6. Tilt the load floor rear compartment cover (2) towards the rear of the vehicle slightly, disengaging the tabs (1) and remove the load floor rear compartment cover.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1892547  Size: SH
  1. Tilt the load floor rear compartment cover (2) towards the rear of the vehicle slightly in order to insert the tabs (2) into the battery tray rear support.

  2. Object Number: 1892546  Size: SH
  3. Set the load floor rear compartment cover (1) down ensuring that the retaining clips (2) align to the proper locations, carefully push down securing the cover.
  4. Return both rear seats backs to their proper positions.
  5. Connect the 12 volt negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.