Battery: Service and Repair

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Unsnap the positive battery cable cover (3), and reposition.
3. Loosen the positive battery cable bolt (1).
4. Separate the positive battery cable (2) from the battery.




5. Remove the battery vent tube from the battery.




6. Remove the battery hold down bolt and hold down.
7. Remove the battery.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the battery.
2. Install the battery hold down and bolt.

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

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice.




3. Install the battery vent tube to the battery.

IMPORTANT: Ensure that the vent tube is properly routed through the floor pan grommet.




4. Position the positive battery cable (2) to the battery.
5. Tighten the positive battery cable bolt (1).

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

6. Snap the positive battery cable cover (3) closed.
7. Connect the negative battery cable.