Repair Procedures: Replacement

1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Remove the luggage covering (A).

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3. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal (A).

   Tightening torque: 

   5.9 - 11.8 N.m (0.6 - 1.2 kgf.m, 4.3 - 8.7 lb.ft)

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4. Disconnect the battery positive (+) terminal (A).
5. Disconnect the vent hose (B).

   Tightening torque: 

   7.8 - 9.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.0 kgf.m, 5.8 - 7.2 lb.ft)

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6. Remove the mounting bracket (A) and then remove the battery (B).

   Tightening torque: 

   8.8 - 13.7 N.m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 - 10.1 Ib.ft)

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7. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Information 

• After disconnecting then reconnecting the battery negative cable, reset some parts that require the reset procedures.

  (Refer to Body Electrical System - "GENERAL INFORMATION ")