Battery Tray: Removal

Fig 1: Identifying Integrated Power Module

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Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
Remove the battery, (Refer to REMOVAL ).
Remove the Integrated Power Module (IPM). (Refer to INTEGRATED POWER MODULE ).

Fig 2: Removing Bolts From Battery Tray
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Remove the Antilock Brake System (ABS) Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) (3) bolts (2) from the battery tray (1).

Fig 3: Removing Battery Negative Cable Retaining Pushpins From Battery
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Remove the battery negative cable retaining pushpins (5) from the battery tray.

Fig 4: Removing Engine Compartment Wire Harness Retaining Pushpins From Battery Tray
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Remove the engine compartment wire harness retaining pushpins (3) from the battery tray (2).

Fig 5: Identifying Left Headlamp Assembly
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Remove the left headlamp assembly, (Refer to LAMP - FRONT COMBINATION ) .
Remove the battery tray bolts.

Fig 6: Identifying Battery Tray Bolts
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Remove the six upper battery tray bolts.

Fig 7: Removing Upper Battery Tray Bolts
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Raise the vehicle on a hoist. (Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE ).
Remove the left front fender liner, (Refer to REMOVAL ).
NOTE: The middle bolt hole is to remain open for a front fender liner fastener (1).
Remove the lower battery tray mounting bolts (2).

Fig 8: Removing Lower Battery Tray Mounting Bolts
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Lower the vehicle.
Remove the battery tray (2) from the vehicle.