Battery System: Battery: Removal

The battery is accessible without removing the left front wheel and tire assembly.  .

1. Verify that the ignition switch and all accessories are OFF.
2. Turn the steering wheel to the full left position.
3. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable remote terminal from the remote battery post.
   WARNING: NEVER GET UNDER A LIFTED VEHICLE IF NOT SUPPORTED PROPERLY ON SAFETY STANDS.
4. Remove battery splash shield. Refer to INTERIOR/EXTERIOR for the procedure.
5. Disconnect the heater blanket cord, if equipped.
   Fig 1: Battery Location

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   1 - BATTERY HOLD DOWN

   2 - BATTERY

6. Remove the short bolt from the battery hold down and remove the hold down. See Fig 1.
7. Disconnect the negative and positive battery cables from the battery.
8. Slide the battery toward rear of vehicle and lift out of the battery tray.
9. Remove battery from vehicle.