Prior to disconnecting the battery, read the battery disconnection cautions given in 001 Warnings and Cautions. Switch ignition OFF. Working in trunk or cargo compartment, open battery compartment. Twist plastic retainer counterclockwise and remove right side trim. Working at top of battery, remove protective bracket mounting fasteners and lift off bracket. Loosen fastener and disconnect negative cable first. Unlock battery safety terminal plastic cover and loosen positive cable fastener. Carefully lift rear power distribution panel, positive cable, negative cable and intelligent battery sensor off battery and lay aside. Caution-Do not damage intelligent battery sensor (IBS), which is attached to ground cable. Remove battery hold-down bolt. Disconnect battery vent hose at side of battery, if applicable. Lift battery out of trunk or cargo compartment. Clean away corrosion in and around battery tray and on cables ends. When reinstalling battery, reconnect negative cable last. Once the battery is reinstalled, the following steps are necessary: If higher rating battery is installed, recode CAS with correct battery specifications. Register battery. Follow Battery reconnection notes in this repair group.