Battery Replacement

Battery Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair).
2. Disconnect the body wiring harness electrical connector (3) from the battery current sensor (2).
3. Disconnect the body wiring harness electrical connector (4) from the negative battery cable electrical connector (1).




4. Disconnect the body wiring harness electrical connector (2) from the positive battery cable electrical connector (3).




5. Open the positive battery cable cover (2).
6. Loosen the positive battery cable terminal nut.
7. Remove the positive battery cable terminal from the battery positive terminal and reposition the cable out of the way.




8. Remove the battery vent hose grommet (1) from the battery box.




9. Remove the battery hold down bolt (2).
10. Remove the battery hold down (3).
11. Remove the battery (1).




12. Remove the battery vent hose (1) from the battery, if required.

Installation Procedure





Important: Replacement batteries may require the vent plug in the battery vent hole to be moved from one end of the battery to the other to permit vent tube installation per original design.


1. Install the battery vent hose (1) to the battery.




2. Install the battery (1) into the battery box.
3. Install the battery hold down (3).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

4. Install the battery hold down bolt (2) and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).




5. Install the battery vent hose grommet (1) to the battery box.




6. Position the positive battery cable, and Install the cable terminal to the battery positive terminal.
7. Tighten the positive battery cable terminal nut and tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb in).
8. Close the positive battery cable cover (2).




9. Connect the body wiring harness electrical connector (2) to the positive battery cable electrical connector (3).




10. Connect the body wiring harness electrical connector (4) to the negative battery cable electrical connector (1).
11. Connect the body wiring harness electrical connector (3) to the battery current sensor (2).
12. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair).