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Battery Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE






1. Remove the battery hold down retainer.
2. Disconnect the battery negative cable then the positive cable.

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

3. Remove the battery.
4. 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.
3. Install the battery positive cable to the battery.

Tighten
Tighten the battery positive cable bolt to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).

4. Install the battery negative cable to the battery.

Tighten
Tighten the battery negative cable bolt to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).

5. Install the battery hold down retainer.