REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER
Using a clip remover, remove the clip and engine room side cover.
REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER
Using a clip remover, remove the 8 clips and radiator support opening cover.
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Note
w/ Navigation System (for HDD):
After the ignition switch is turned off, the HDD navigation system requires approximately a minute to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the ignition switch off, wait a minute or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
REMOVE BATTERY
Disconnect the cable from the positive (+) battery terminal.
Remove the bolt and loosen the nut.
Remove the battery clamp.
Remove the battery.
Remove the battery tray.
REMOVE BATTERY CARRIER
Detach the 2 wire harness clamps.
Remove the 4 bolts and battery carrier.
DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY
Remove the nut and disconnect the control cable from the control shaft lever.
REMOVE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.
Remove the nut, washer and control shaft lever.
Using a screwdriver, bend the tabs of the lock plate.
Remove the lock nut and lock plate.
Remove the 2 bolts and pull out the park/neutral position switch to remove it.