Battery Replacement

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the right front diagonal brace.




3. Disconnect the positive battery cable.




4. Remove the retainer bolt (1) that holds the battery in place.
5. Remove the battery retainer (2).
6. Remove the battery (3).

IMPORTANT: Do not tip the battery more than 40 degrees during removal.




7. Remove the insulator from the battery.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the insulator to the battery.




2. Install the battery (3).

IMPORTANT: Do not tip the battery more than 40 degrees during installation.

3. Install the battery retainer (2).
4. Install the retainer bolt (1) to the battery.

Tighten the bolt to 18 N.m (13 lb ft).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.




5. Connect the positive battery cable to the battery.

Tighten the bolt to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

6. Install the right front diagonal brace.
7. Connect the negative battery cable.