Depending on the model, the battery may be located in the engine compartment, in the rear luggage compartment or under the rear seat. Refer to the vehicle manual for battery location.
If your car's radio is equipped with an anti-theft system, make sure you know the correct activation code before disconnecting the battery. Before disconnecting the wire, refer to Section Anti-theft audio system and instrument panel language.
If a message in a different language appears on the instrument panel display after connecting the battery, refer to Section Anti-theft audio system and instrument panel language.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the positive battery cable.
3. Remove the battery clamp bracket and remove the battery. Be careful - the battery is heavy. Do not tilt the removed battery and keep it straight. Always disconnect the negative cable from the battery first, then the positive; to remove the clamping bracket, unscrew the nuts (shown by arrows) and one bolt.
On some models, the battery is installed under the rear seat.
4. When the battery is removed, inspect the base for corrosion (pallet) (see chapter Car maintenance).
5. If the battery is being replaced, make sure that the new one is identical to the old one, has the same dimensions, operating current, frost resistance and so on.
6. Installation is reverse to removal.