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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: Engine Wiring Harness Electrical Connector & Battery Current Sensor
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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Open the protective cover to access the engine wiring harness/positive battery cable terminal.
  3. Loosen the engine wiring harness/positive battery cable nut (1).
  4. Remove the engine wiring harness/positive battery cable from the battery.
  5. Remove the engine wiring harness/positive battery cable clip (2) from the upper battery box.
  6. Fig 2: Identifying Battery Vent Duct
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  7. Disconnect the battery vent duct from the upper battery box (1).
  8. Fig 3: Identifying Upper Battery Box Cover
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  9. Press the locking tabs (1) inward in order to remove the upper battery box (2) from the lower battery box.
  10. Fig 4: Identifying Battery Strap Pin
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  11. Remove the battery retainer nut (2).
  12. Fig 5: View Of Battery Strap & Nut
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  13. Disengage the battery strap pin from the battery tray bracket stopper.
  14. Remove the battery tray strap (2).
  15. Remove the battery retainer (3).
  16. Fig 6: Removing/Installing Battery
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  17. Remove the battery from the lower battery box.