Battery Replacement

Battery Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair).
2. Open the positive battery cable cover.
3. Loosen the positive battery cable bolt.
4. Remove the positive battery cable (1) from the battery.




5. Remove the battery vent tube from the battery.




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

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

8. Remove the battery (4).

Installation Procedure





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

1. Install the battery (4).
2. Install the battery strap (2) and retainer (3).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

3. Install the battery retainer bolt (1) and tighten to 17 Nm (13 lb ft).





Important: Replacement batteries may require the vent plug in the battery vent hole to be moved from one end of the battery to the other to permit vent tube installation per original design.


4. Install the battery vent tube to the battery.




5. Position the positive battery cable (1) to the battery.
6. Tighten the positive battery cable bolt and tighten to 17 Nm (13 lb ft).
7. Close the positive battery cable cover.
8. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair).