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Removal and Installation

  1. Disconnect the terminals (A) from the battery.

    Disconnect negative battery terminal first.

    Tightening torque: 

    (-) terminal: 4.0 ~ 6.0 N.m (0.4 ~ 0.6 kgf.m, 3.0 ~ 4.4 lb-ft)

    (+) terminal: 7.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

  2. Remove the battery insulation pad (B).
  3. Remove the battery mounting bracket by loosening the mounting bolt and then remove the battery (C).

    Tightening torque: 

    9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

    Fig 1: Identifying Battery And Mounting Bolt
    G06873122Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the battery tray (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

    Fig 2: Identifying Battery Tray And Bolts
    G06873123Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  5. Installation is the reverse order of removal.

    Reconnecting the negative battery terminal last.

    CAUTION: When installing the battery, fix the mounting bracket on the tray correctly.