Battery Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

CAUTION:
- Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.
- Refer to SIR Handling Caution in Cautions and Notices.




1. Disconnect the battery ground (negative) cable from the battery.
2. Remove the front end sheet metal diagonal brace.
3. Disconnect the battery (positive) cable from the battery.
4. Remove the battery hold down retainer.
5. 3800 only. Place the underhood accessory wiring junction block.

IMPORTANT: Do not tip the battery more than 40 degrees during removal.




6. Remove the battery.

IMPORTANT: Do not tip the battery more than 40 degrees during battery insulator removal.

7. Remove the battery insulator from the battery.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE





IMPORTANT: Do not tip the battery more than 40 degrees during battery insulator installation.

1. Install the battery insulator to the battery.

IMPORTANT: Do not tip the battery more than 40 degrees during battery installation.




2. Install the battery to the battery tray.
3. Install the battery hold down retainer.
4. 3800 only. Install the underhood accessory wiring junction block.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

5. Connect the battery (positive) cable to the battery.

Tighten
Tighten the battery (positive) terminal bolt to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

6. Install the front end sheet metal diagonal brace.
7. Connect the battery ground (negative) cable to the battery.