Battery Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

NOTICE: Turn OFF the ignition when connecting or disconnecting the battery cables, the battery charger or the jumper cables. Failure to do so may damage the PCM or other electronic components.

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




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable from the transition block.
2. Disconnect the positive battery cable from the transition block.




3. Remove the battery retainer bolt.
4. Remove the retainer.




5. Remove the battery.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the battery into the vehicle.




2. Install the battery retainer.

NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

3. Install the battery retainer bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).




4. Connect the positive battery cable to the positive transition block.

Tighten
Tighten the cable nut to 14 N.m (11 lb ft).

5. Connect the negative battery cable to the negative transition block.

Tighten
Tighten the cable nut to 14 N.m (11 lb ft).