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Battery, Removing & Installing

Battery, removing

- disconnect battery ground strap from negative terminal of battery, not from body
- disconnect positive terminal from battery
- remove battery hold-down (note number of shims)
- remove battery


Note: Special bolt is used to attach ground strap to body. If bolt has been loosened, it must be removed and cleaned free of paint and undercoating. Mounting area must also be cleaned free of paint and undercoating. After installing, coat bolt and mounting area with corrosion resistant material

Battery, installing






1 = nut, tighten to 10 Nm (7 ft lb)
2 = washer
3 = bracket
4 = shims (note number)
5 = base of battery case

Note: Bracket must press on base of battery case
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