Battery Tray: Service and Repair

Auxiliary Battery and Tray Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Disconnect the primary battery and the auxiliary battery negative cables. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection)
2. Disconnect the auxiliary battery positive cable from the auxiliary battery.




3. Remove the lower auxiliary battery tray to frame bolts (3).
4. Loosen, but DO NOT REMOVE the upper battery tray to frame bolts (1).
5. Lift the battery and tray assembly (2) from the upper frame bolts (1).




6. Remove the battery retainer bolt and retainer (3).
7. Remove the battery (1) from the battery tray (2).

Installation Procedure




1. Install the battery (1) into the battery tray (2).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the battery bolt and retainer (3) and tighten to 18 Nm (12 lb ft).




3. Lift the battery and tray assembly (2) onto the upper auxiliary battery tray bolts (1). Do not tighten the upper bolts at this time.
4. Install the lower battery tray bolts (3) and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).
5. Connect the positive battery cable to the auxiliary battery and tighten the bolt to 14 Nm (123 lb in).
6. Connect the negative battery cable to the auxiliary battery and to the primary battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection).