Repair Procedures: Removal

Disconnect the battery (-) terminal (A) and then (+) terminal (B).

Fig 1: Battery Terminals
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Remove the air duct and air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to "AIR CLEANER ")
Remove the battery mounting bracket and the insulation pad, and then remove the battery (A).

Fig 2: Battery
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Disconnect the ECM connector (A), and then remove ECM (B) after removing the bolts/nut.
Remove the battery tray (C) after removing the bolts.

Fig 3: ECM Connector & Battery Tray
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