Battery

REMOVAL

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.

1. Make sure ignition switch is in OFF position and all accessories are OFF.
2. Open hood.

Fig.8 Disconnect And Isolate The Battery Negative Cable:

3. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable then the positive cable (Fig. 8).
4. Remove thermal guard from battery.
5. Loosen bolt and retainer that holds the battery down to the tray.
6. Lift battery out of battery tray and remove from vehicle.

INSTALLATION
When replacing battery, the thermal guard MUST be transferred to the new battery Refer to Battery Thermal Guard Removal and Installation.
1. Install battery in vehicle making sure that the thermal guard is present and battery is properly positioned on battery tray
2. Install battery hold down clamp, making sure that it is properly positioned on battery.
3. Connect battery cable clamps to battery posts and making sure top of clamp is flush or below with top of post (Fig. 8). Install battery positive cable first.
4. Tighten clamp nuts securely.