Disconnect the battery terminals (A). Disconnect the negative terminal first.
Tightening torque
(+) terminal :
7.8 ~ 9.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.0 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 7.2 lb-ft)
(-) terminal:
4.0 ~ 6.0 N.m (0.4 ~ 0.6 kgf.m, 3.0 ~ 4.4 lb-ft)
Remove the battery mounting bracket (B) and then remove the battery (C).
Tightening torque :
8.8 ~ 13.7N.m (0.9 ~ 1.4kgf.m, 6.5 ~ 10.1lb-ft)
Remove the air duct and air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to EM group - "Engine and transaxle assembly")
Disconnect the front connector (A) wiring clip and then remove the battery tray (B).
Tightening torque:
8.8 ~ 13.7N.m (0.9 ~ 1.4kgf.m, 6.5 ~ 10.1lb-ft)
Installation is the reverse order of removal.
When installing the battery, fix the mounting bracket on the tray correctly.