Battery Replacement

CAUTION:
^ Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.
^ Batteries generate hydrogen gas which is extremely flammable and may explode violently if ignited by a spark or a flame. Battery acid is extremely corrosive and causes severe personal injury if the acid comes into contact with the skin - blindness if the acid comes into contact with the eyes. In order to avoid severe personal injury, use extreme precaution when servicing the battery or battery-related components.




1. Remove and reposition the underhood electrical center in order to provide access for removal of the battery.
2. Remove the front end sheet metal diagonal brace.
3. Remove the battery ground (negative) cable from the battery.
4. Remove the battery positive cable from the battery.
5. Remove the battery hold down retainer.

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

6. Remove the battery.
7. Remove the battery insulator from the battery.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the battery insulator to the battery.





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

2. Install the battery. Make sure the battery is positioned under the battery tray retainer edge.
3. Install the battery hold down retainer.
4. Install the battery positive cable to the battery.
5. Install the battery ground (negative) cable to the battery.
6. Install the front end sheet metal diagonal brace.