Battery: Service and Repair
BATTERY REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Open the electrical center cover and push the tab to release the electrical center from the battery.
2. Open the battery isolator.
CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
4. Disconnect the positive battery cable:
4.1. Loosen the clamp bolts.
4.2. Use a twisting motion to release the clamp.
4.3. Use a universal puller if the clamp does not easily release.
5. Remove the battery isolator.
6. Remove the battery hold down retainer bolt (1).
7. Remove the retainer (2).
8. Remove the battery (3).
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the battery (3).
2. Install the battery hold down retainer (2).
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Install the battery bold down retainer bolt (1).
Tighten
Tighten the battery hold down retainer bolt (1) to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
4. Install the battery isolator.
5. Connect the positive battery cable.
Tighten
Tighten the positive battery cable bolt to 6 N.m (53 lb in).
6. Connect the negative battery cable.
Tighten
Tighten the negative battery cable bolt to 6 N.m (53 lb in).
7. Close the battery isolator.
8. Install the electrical center to the battery and close the cover.