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Repair Procedures: Removal

  1. Disconnect the battery terminals (A).
    Fig 1: Identifying Battery Terminals
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  2. Remove the air duct and air cleaner assembly.

    (Refer to "AIR CLEANER ")

  3. Remove the battery insulation pad.
  4. Remove the battery (A) after removing the mounting bracket.
    Fig 2: Identifying Mounting Bracket Battery
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  5. Remove the ECM.

    (Refer to "ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) ")

  6. Remove the battery tray (A) after removing the bolts.
    Fig 3: Identifying Battery Tray & Bolts
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