Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Suzuki XL7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: Refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT CAUTION .

Fig 1: ECM, Battery Cover And Retainers

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Record all of the customers radio station presets.
Turn OFF all the lamps and accessories.
Make sure the ignition switch is in the OFF position.
Grasp the engine control module (ECM) and slide the retainer rearward until the retainer disengages from the 4 clips on the battery cover. Reposition the ECM out of the way.

Fig 2: Removing Battery Box Cover From Retaining Tabs
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Release the side snap retainers (1).
Remove the battery box cover (3) from the retaining tabs (2).
Remove the battery box cover (3).

Fig 3: Battery Negative Cable Terminal Bolt (1 Of 2)
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Loosen the battery negative cable terminal bolt.
Remove the battery negative cable from the battery.