From Steve Ravet, sravet@bangate.compaq.com

You have to remove the lower fender, which is the part with the gills. First, remove all the Torx screws that connect this panel to the rear of the wheel well. Then loosen the bolt at the top trailing edge of the panel. You will have to pull the weatherstripping back a little. It should now rotate down enough to remove the battery, after disconnecting the leads and the battery hold-down.