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Battery Tray

REMOVAL
1. Remove battery from vehicle as outlined.

NOTE:
- When the battery has been disconnected or reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) relearns its fuel trim. The vehicle may need to be driven 18 km (10 miles) or more to relearn the fuel trim.
- When the battery has been disconnected or reconnected, volatile memory information will be lost. The affected systems will have to be programmed by the technician or customer. These systems include radio station presets, clock settings, seat memory, window memory and customer input keyless entry codes.

2. Remove retaining bolts, screws and washers from battery tray.
3. Remove battery tray from vehicle.






INSTALLATION
1. Position battery tray to front fender apron in engine compartment.
2. Install retaining bolts and washers. Tighten upper bolts to 10-14 N.m (88-120 lb-in). Tighten lower bolts to 19-26 N.m (14-19 lb-ft).
3. Install battery in engine compartment as outlined.
4. Tighten hold-down bracket bolt to 7-10 N.m (62-88 lb-in).