Battery: Service and Repair

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Open the positive battery cable cover (2).
3. Loosen the positive battery cable nut (1).
4. Remove the positive battery cable from the battery.




5. Disconnect the battery vent tube from the battery.




6. Remove the battery hold down retainer bolts.
7. Remove the battery hold down retainers.
8. Remove the battery.

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

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the battery.

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

2. Install the battery hold down retainers.
3. Install the battery hold down retainer bolts.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

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




4. Connect the battery vent tube to the battery.




5. Install the positive battery cable from the battery.
6. Tighten the positive battery cable nut (1).

Tighten the nut to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

7. Close the positive battery cable cover (2).
8. Connect the negative battery cable.