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Battery Replacement

Special Tools

GE-49379 Battery Remover / Installer

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.

1. Turn off all the lamps and accessories.
2. Turn the ignition OFF.
3. Remove the rear compartment floor stowage trim compartment. Refer to Rear Compartment Floor Stowage Trim Compartment Replacement .
4. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
5. Remove the battery vent hose.



6. Unlock the retaining tab (2) on the battery fuse box cover.
7. Open the battery fuse box flap (1).

Note: Pull the battery fuse box housing. DO NOT pull the flap.

8. Unlock the retaining tab (3) and open the battery fuse box cover.



9. Remove the battery positive cable to fuse block nut (1).
10. Reposition the positive battery cable (2) away from the battery.



11. Loosen the battery positive clamp nut (1).
12. Remove the fuse block retainer clips (2) and reposition the fuse block (3).



13. Remove the battery retainer bolt (1).
14. Remove the battery hold down strap (2) and the hold down retainer (3).



15. Remove the battery (1) from the rear compartment area, using the GE-49379 remover .

Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.





Note: Clean any existing corrosion from the battery terminal and the battery cable end.

1. Position the battery (1) onto the tray with the posts towards the rear of the vehicle, using the GE-49379 installer .



2. Install the battery hold down retainer (3) and hold down strap (2).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

3. Tighten the battery retainer bolt (1) to 9 N·m (80 lb in). .



4. Install the fuse block (3) to the top of the battery with tabs (2).
5. Slide the battery clamp (1) onto the battery post and tighten the nut (1) to 9 N·m (80 lb in).



6. Install the battery positive terminal (2) to the fuse block and tighten nut (1) to 9 N·m (80 lb in).



7. Close the battery fuse box cover (1) and lock the retaining tabs (2, 3).
8. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
9. Install the rear compartment floor stowage trim compartment. Refer to Rear Compartment Floor Stowage Trim Compartment Replacement .