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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the RH fender diagonal brace. Refer to Brace Replacement - Front Fender Upper Diagonal in Body Front End.
  2. Fig 1: Connecting Battery Cables
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  3. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure .
  4. Disconnect the positive battery cable.
  5. Fig 2: Removing/Installing Battery, Retainer & Bolt
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  6. Remove the battery hold down retainer bolt (1).
  7. Remove the battery hold down retainer (2).
  8. IMPORTANT: Do NOT tip the battery more than 40 degrees during removal.
  9. Remove the battery (3).
  10. Fig 3: Removing/Installing Battery Insulator
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  11. Remove the battery insulator from the battery.