Battery: Service and Repair

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

2. Disconnect the positive battery cable.
3. Remove the fan control module by sliding up and off the bracket. Lay the module and the wiring out of the way.

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

4. Remove the battery insulating cover.
5. Remove the battery hold down/fan control module bracket.
6. Remove the battery.

CAUTION: Do not tip the battery over a 45 degree angle or acid could spill causing serious personal injury.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




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

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten the battery hold down bracket to 20 Nm (15 lb ft).

4. Install the battery insulating cover.

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

5. Install the fan control module by sliding it down onto the bracket.
6. Connect the positive battery cable.

Tighten the battery terminal bolts to 17 Nm (13 lb ft).

7. Connect the negative battery cable.

Tighten the battery terminal bolts to 17 Nm (13 lb ft).