Battery Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

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

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable from the negative battery terminal.
2. Disconnect the positive battery cable from the positive battery terminal.
3. Remove the battery hold-down retainer bolt and retainer.
4. Remove the battery from the battery tray.
5. Inspect the battery for:
- Damage
- Worn or corroded cables and connectors
- Damage or foreign objects in the battery carrier
6. If damage is noted, find and correct the fault.
7. Clean any corrosion form the battery cables and connectors.
8. Clean the battery tray and remove any foreign objects from it.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

1. Install the battery into the battery tray.
2. Connect the hold-down retainer and bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the hold-down retainer bolt to 23 N.m (17 lb ft).

3. Connect the positive battery cable and the positive battery cable terminal to the battery.
4. Connect the negative battery cable and the negative battery cable terminal to the battery.

Tighten
Tighten the battery terminals to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).