Gasoline Engine

Fig 1: Battery Remove/Install - Gasoline Engine Only

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Fig 2: Battery Remove/Install - Turbo Gasoline Engine Only

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WARNING:

To protect the hands from battery acid, a suitable pair of heavy duty rubber gloves should be worn when removing or servicing a battery. Safety glasses also should be worn.

WARNING: Remove metallic jewelry to avoid injury by accidental arcing of battery current.

Make sure ignition switch is in OFF position and all accessories are OFF.
Open hood.
Remove the air cleaner housing. Refer to Engine/Air Intake System/BODY, Air Cleaner - Removal .
Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable then the positive cable.
Loosen bolt (4) and retainer (1) that holds the battery down to the tray.
Lift battery out of battery tray and remove from vehicle.
Remove thermal guard (if equipped) from battery.