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Engine Electrical: Battery: Removal

Fig 1: Removing Battery Terminal
G04284006Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
NOTE: It may be necessary to use a battery terminal puller (2) if the battery cable terminal clamps are seized on to the battery posts.
Fig 2: Battery Description
G04284007Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  1. Turn the ignition switch to the Off position. Be certain that all electrical accessories are turned off.
  2. Loosen the battery negative cable terminal (4) clamp pinch-bolt hex nut.
  3. Disconnect the battery negative cable terminal clamp from the battery negative terminal post. If necessary, use a battery terminal puller to remove the terminal clamp from the battery post.
  4. Loosen the battery positive cable terminal (2) clamp pinch-bolt hex nut.
  5. Disconnect the battery positive cable terminal clamp from the battery positive terminal post. If necessary, use a battery terminal puller to remove the terminal clamp from the battery post.
    Fig 3: Removing Battery Thermal Guard
    G04284008Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  6. Remove the battery thermal guard (1).
  7. Remove the battery hold down (4) and bolt (3) from the battery (2).
    WARNING: WEAR A SUITABLE PAIR OF RUBBER GLOVES WHEN REMOVING A BATTERY BY HAND. SAFETY GLASSES SHOULD ALSO BE WORN. IF THE BATTERY IS CRACKED OR LEAKING, THE ELECTROLYTE CAN BURN THE SKIN AND EYES.
  8. Remove the battery (2) from the vehicle.