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Battery Replacement

Battery Retainer:






REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Negative cable from the negative battery terminal.
2. Positive cable from the positive battery terminal.
3. Battery hold-down retainer.
4. Battery.

INSPECT
^ Battery for damage.
^ Cables and connectors for corrosion or wear.
^ Carrier for damage or foreign objects.

If damage is noted, find and correct the cause.

CLEAN
^ Corrosion from cables and connectors.
^ Battery tray of any foreign objects.

Battery Retainer:




INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Battery into carrier.
2. Hold-down retainer.
Tighten
^ Retainer bolt to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
3. Positive cable and positive battery terminal to the battery.
4. Negative cable and negative battery terminal to the battery.
Tighten
^ Side terminals to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).