Battery Insulator Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

Battery Heat Shield:

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.

CAUTION: Refer to SIR Handling Caution in Cautions and Notices.

1. Disconnect the battery ground (negative) cable.
2. Disconnect the battery (positive) cable.
3. Remove the nut that attaches the underhood electrical center to the strut tower stud. Place the underhood electrical center aside for access.
4. Remove the battery hold down retainer.

Important: Do not tip the battery more than 40° during battery adjustment.

5. Adjust the battery for access.

Important: Do not tip the battery more than 40° during battery insulator removal.

6. Remove the battery insulator.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

Important: Do not tip the battery more than 40° during battery insulator installation.

1. Install the battery insulator.

Important: Do not tip the battery more than 40° during battery adjustment.

2. Return the battery to the proper position.
3. Install the battery hold down retainer.
4. Install the underhood electrical center nut to the strut tower stud.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 3 N.m (27 lb in).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

5. Connect the battery (positive) cable.

Tighten
Tighten the battery (positive) cable terminal bolt to 15 N.m(11 lb ft).

6. Connect the battery ground (negative) cable.