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Battery Replacement

REMOVAL




1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect positive battery cable.

NOTE: It is not necessary to disconnect fan control module wiring from module.

3. Remove fan control module by sliding up and off bracket. Lay module and wiring out of way.
4. Remove battery insulating cover.
5. Remove battery hold down/fan control module bracket.

CAUTION: DO NOT TIP BATTERY OVER 45° ANGLE OR ACID COULD SPILL.

6. Remove battery.

INSTALLATION




1. Verify battery tray is clean.
2. Install battery.
3. Install battery hold down/fan control module bracket.

Torque:
Battery Hold-Down Bracket: 20 N.m (15 ft-lbs)

NOTE: Battery life is reduced if battery insulating cover is not used.

4. Install battery insulating cover.
5. Install fan control module by sliding down onto bracket.
6. Connect positive battery cable.

Torque:
Battery Terminal Bolts: 17 N.m (13 ft-lbs)

7. Connect negative battery cable.

Torque:
Battery Terminal Bolts: 17 N.m (13 ft-lbs)
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