| Removal and Installation Removal and Installation WARNING:Batteries normally produce explosive gases which can cause personal injury. Therefore, do not allow flames, sparks or lighted substances to come near the battery. When charging or working near a battery, always shield your face and protect your eyes. Always provide ventilation. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury. WARNING:When lifting a battery, excessive pressure on the end walls could cause acid to spew through the vent caps, resulting in personal injury. Lift with a battery carrier or with your hands on opposite corners. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury. WARNING:Keep out of the reach of children. Batteries contain sulfuric acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Also, shield your eyes when working near the battery to protect against possible splashing of the acid solution. In case of acid contact with the skin or eyes, flush immediately with water for a minimum of 15 minutes and get prompt medical attention. If acid is swallowed, call a physician immediately. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury. NOTE:Because the engine is electronically controlled by the PCM, some control conditions are maintained by power from the battery. When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the engine must relearn its idle and fuel trim strategy for optimum driveability and performance. Allow the engine to idle for one minute. The relearning process automatically completes as the vehicle is driven. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 miles). If the engine is not allowed to relearn its idle trim, the idle quality may be adversely affected until the idle trim is eventually relearned. Additionally, to account for customer driving habits and conditions, the automatic transmission must relearn its adaptive strategy. Optimal shifting resumes within a few hundred kilometers (miles) of operation. The clock and the preset radio stations must be reset once the battery is connected. | | -
Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to Battery Disconnect in this section. | | | -
Remove the 2 battery hold down nuts. - To install, tighten to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).
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Remove the battery hold down clamp. | | | -
Remove the battery cover (if equipped). | | | -
To install, reverse the removal procedure. | | |
