Removal and Replacement

Battery Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the battery carrier cover.
2. Remove the terminal caps (3).





Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices

3. Disconnect the negative cables from the negative battery terminals (1).
4. Disconnect the positive cables from the positive battery terminals (4).




5. Remove the battery hold-down retainer nuts (3).
6. Remove the battery hold-down retainer (1) and cushion (7).
7. Remove the battery from the carrier.
8. Inspect the following components for damage:

1. The batteries
2. The cables and the connectors
3. The carrier

9. Clean the components as necessary.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the battery into the cleaned carrier.
2. Install the battery hold-down retainer (1) and cushion (7).





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

3. Install the hold-down retainer nuts (3).

Tighten the hold-down retainer nuts to 17 Nm (13 lb ft).




4. Connect the positive cables to the positive battery terminals and install the nuts (2).

Tighten the terminal nuts to 23 Nm (17 lb ft).

5. Connect the negative cables to the negative battery terminals and install the nuts (2).

Tighten the terminal nuts to 23 Nm (17 lb ft).

6. Install the terminal caps (3).




7. Install the battery carrier cover.