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Battery Replacement



Battery Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Loosen the positive battery cable bolt (5) and remove the positive battery cable from the battery.




3. Remove the battery hold down retainer bolt and retainer.

Important: Do not tip the battery more than 40 degrees during removal.

4. Remove the battery.

Installation Procedure






Important: Do not tip the battery more than 40 degrees during battery installation.

1. Install the battery.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

2. Install the battery hold down retainer and bolt.

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




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

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

5. Connect the negative battery cable.