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08 Maintenance and specifications
Battery
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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WARNING
Connect and disconnect the positive and
negative cables in the correct sequence.
Removal
Switch off the ignition, remove the remote key
from the ignition slot and wait at least 5 minutes
before disconnecting the battery so that all
information in the vehicle's electrical system
can be stored in the control modules.
Open the clips on the front cover and
remove the cover.
Release the rubber molding so that the rear
cover is free.
Remove the rear cover by pulling it away.
Detach the black negative cable.
Detach the red positive cable
Detach the ventilation hose from the
battery
Loosen the screw holding the battery
clamp.
Move the battery to the side and lift it up.
WARNING
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING!
Battery posts, terminals, and related acces-
sories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the state of California
to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
Rally bar R-Design models*
Rally bar and bulkhead hatch
Vehicles with the optional R-Design package
are equipped with a rally bar in the engine com-
partment that must be removed before the bat-
tery can be replaced.
1. Remove the hatch in the bulkhead on both
sides of the engine compartment (pry them
up carefully with a plastic knife or similar
object).
2. Remove the screw on each side of the
engine compartment holding the rally bar
in place.
3. Lift out the rally bar.
> The battery can now be removed (see
the instructions in the previous section).