Removal and Replacement

REMOVAL

WARNING:
- A SUITABLE PAIR OF HEAVY DUTY RUBBER GLOVES AND SAFETY GLASSES SHOULD BE WORN WHEN REMOVING OR SERVICING A BATTERY.
- REMOVE METALLIC JEWELRY TO AVOID INJURY BY ACCIDENTAL ARCING OF BATTERY CURRENT.

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

Battery Position & Orientation:

2. Disconnect the battery cables from the battery posts, negative first.
3. Remove the battery hold down retaining nut.
4. Remove the battery hold down bracket.
5. Remove the battery from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION
1. Position the battery in the battery tray.
2. Install the battery hold down bracket and retaining nut. Torque the nut to 20 N.m (180 in. lbs.).
3. Connect the battery cables to the battery posts, positive cable first. Torque terminal fasteners to 5 N.m (40 in. lbs.).