Removal and Replacement

Battery Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.





2. Open the battery fuse block cover (2) with the release tab (1).





3. Release the tabs and open the battery fuse block cover. Remove the battery positive cable fastener and cable, from the battery fuse block.

4. Remove the battery fuse block cable clamp fastener (3) and the battery hold-down strap (4).





5. Remove the battery fuse block (2) with the retainers (1) and set aside.





6. Remove the battery retainer fastener (1) and the retainer (2).





7. Remove the battery (1) from the engine compartment.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the battery (1) into position on the battery tray.





Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

2. Install the battery retainer (2) and tighten the fastener (1) to 10 Nm (88 lb in).





3. Install the battery fuse block (2) to the battery with the retainers (1).





4. Install the battery positive cable (2) to the battery fuse block and tighten the fastener (1) to 10 Nm (88 lb in).

5. Install the battery hold-down strap (4) to the battery positive post.

6. Install the battery positive clamp to the post and tighten the fastener (3) to 4.5 Nm (44 lb in).

7. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.





8. Close the cover (2) on the battery fuse block.





9. Install the battery cover (2) with the retaining tabs (1).