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Battery Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

CAUTION:
^ Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.
^ Refer to SIR Handling Caution in Service Precautions.




1. Disconnect the battery ground (negative) cable and the battery (positive) cable from the battery.
2. Remove the battery hold down retainer.
3. Place the underhood junction block aside for access to the battery. Refer to Underhood Fuse Block Replacement.

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




4. Remove the battery.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

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




1. Install the battery to the battery tray.
2. Install the battery hold down retainer.
3. Install the underhood junction block.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.




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

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

5. Connect the battery ground (negative) cable to the battery.

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