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Battery: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the positive battery cable.
3. Remove the battery hold down retainer bolt and retainer.

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.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the battery hold down retainer and bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the battery hold down retainer bolt to 18 N.m (13 lb ft).




3. Connect the positive battery cable bolt.

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

4. Connect the negative battery cable bolt.