Battery Replacement

WARNING: TO PROTECT THE HANDS FROM BATTERY ACID, A SUITABLE PAIR OF HEAVY DUTY RUBBER GLOVES, NOT THE HOUSEHOLD TYPE, SHOULD BE WORN WHEN REMOVING OR SERVICING A BATTERY. SAFETY GLASSES ALSO SHOULD BE WORN.

REMOVAL
1. Verify that the ignition switch and all accessories are OFF.

Battery Cable Disconnected:

2. Disconnect battery cable terminals from the battery posts, negative first.

Battery Heat Shield/Hold Down Tray:

3. Remove battery heat shield.
4. Remove battery hold down.
5. Remove battery from vehicle.

INSTALLATION
Inspect and clean battery and attaching components before installation.
1. Install battery in vehicle making sure that battery is properly positioned on battery tray.
2. Install battery hold down.
3. Place battery heat shield over battery. The top inside surface of heat shield must be flush with top of battery.
4. Connect battery cable clamps, positive (+) first, on battery posts making sure top of clamp is flush with top of post.

WARNING: DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN BATTERY CABLE CLAMPS, DAMAGE TO CLAMPS CAN RESULT.

5. Tighten clamp nuts to 8.5 N.m (75 in. lbs).