Battery Replacement

Battery Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the spare tire.




3. Open the positive battery cable cover (2).
4. Loosen the positive battery cable nut (1).
5. Remove the positive battery cable from the battery.




6. Disconnect the battery vent tube from the battery.




7. Remove the battery hold down retainer bolts.
8. Remove the battery hold down retainers.

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

9. Remove the battery.

Installation Procedure






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

1. Install the battery.
2. Install the battery hold down retainers.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the battery hold down retainer bolts.

Tighten the bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).




4. Connect the battery vent tube to the battery.




5. Install the positive battery cable from the battery.
6. Tighten the positive battery cable nut (1).

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

7. Close the positive battery cable cover (2).




8. Install the spare tire.
9. Connect the negative battery cable.