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Thermal Guard

THERMAL GUARD

REMOVAL

WARNING: TO PROTECT THE HANDS FROM BATTERY ACID, A SUITABLE PAIR OF HEAVY DUTY RUBBER GLOVES, NOT THE HOUSEHOLD TYPE, SHOULD BE WORN WHEN REMOVING OR SERVICING A BATTERY. SAFETY GLASSES ALSO SHOULD BE WORN.

1. Make sure ignition switch is in OFF position and all accessories are OFF.
2. Open hood.
3. Remove air cleaner housing.
4. Remove the battery.
5. Carefully lift the thermal guard off over the battery taking care not to tear it.
6. Remove the thermal guard from battery.

INSTALLATION

NOTE: When replacing battery, the thermal guard MUST be transferred to the new battery.

1. Slip the battery thermal guard over the battery being careful not to tear it.
2. Install the battery into the vehicle.
3. Install the air cleaner housing.