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Battery - Installation







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CAUTION: Vehicles equipped with the turbocharged engine use a unique battery hold down. If the replacement battery is not identical, in size to the original, it may be necessary to use non-corrosive spacers on top of the hold down retainer to properly secure the battery in the battery tray.

When replacing battery, the thermal guard MUST be transferred to the new battery (if equipped).

1. Install battery in vehicle making sure that the thermal guard (if equipped) is present and battery is properly positioned on battery tray.
2. Install battery hold down hardware (1), (2), (3) and (4) making sure that it is properly positioned on battery. Torque clamp to 12.5 Nm (110 in. lbs.).
3. Install battery cables on battery posts. Install battery positive cable first.
4. Torque clamp nuts to 12.5 Nm (110 in. lbs.).
5. Install air cleaner housing Air Cleaner Housing - Installation.
6. Close hood.
7. Verify proper vehicle operation.
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