mbw
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I think you can safely just change it. I would leave the driver door ajar just to make sure if the computers go nutty and lock you can still get in.
From the service manual, short version.
1. hood in service position (release support struts)
2. battery cover off
3. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
4. Disconnect the battery positive cable.
5. battery clamp/bracket
6. Remove the battery.
7. Install is the reverse.
Tighten the battery clamp bolts to 5 Nm (4 lb.ft). Tighten the battery terminals to 5 Nm (4 lb.ft).
From the service manual, short version.
1. hood in service position (release support struts)
2. battery cover off
3. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
4. Disconnect the battery positive cable.
5. battery clamp/bracket
6. Remove the battery.
7. Install is the reverse.
Tighten the battery clamp bolts to 5 Nm (4 lb.ft). Tighten the battery terminals to 5 Nm (4 lb.ft).