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Battery Replacement



BATTERY REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.




2. Disconnect the battery positive cable from the battery.




3. Remove the battery retainer bolt and battery retainer.
4. Remove the battery from the vehicle.
5. Remove the battery heat shield.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the battery heat shield.




2. Install the battery into the vehicle.
3. Install the battery retainer and bolt.

Tighten the battery retainer bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.




4. Connect the battery positive cable to the battery.

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

5. Connect the battery negative cable.