Removal and Replacement

BATTERY

REMOVAL




1. Turn the ignition switch to the Off position. Be certain that all electrical accessories are turned off.
2. Loosen the battery negative cable terminal clamp pinch-bolt hex nut.
3. Disconnect the battery negative cable terminal clamp from the battery negative terminal post. If necessary, use a battery terminal puller (2) to remove the terminal clamp from the battery post.
4. Loosen the battery positive cable terminal clamp pinch-bolt hex nut.
5. Disconnect the battery positive cable terminal clamp from the battery positive terminal post. If necessary, use a battery terminal puller (2) to remove the terminal clamp from the battery post.




6. Remove the battery cables from the battery.




7. Remove the battery thermal guard (1).




8. Remove the battery hold down bolt (1) and battery hold down (2) from the battery.

WARNING: WEAR A SUITABLE PAIR OF RUBBER GLOVES (NOT THE HOUSEHOLD TYPE) WHEN REMOVING A BATTERY BY HAND. SAFETY GLASSES SHOULD ALSO BE WORN. IF THE BATTERY IS CRACKED OR LEAKING, THE ELECTROLYTE CAN BURN THE SKIN AND EYES.




9. Remove the battery from the battery tray.

INSTALLATION




1. Clean and inspect the battery.
2. Position the battery onto the battery tray. Ensure that the battery positive and negative terminal posts are correctly positioned. The battery cable terminal clamps must reach the correct battery terminal post without stretching the cables.




3. Install the thermal guard (1) and slide battery toward fender.




4. Install the battery hold down (2) and bolt (1) onto the battery.






CAUTION: Be certain that the battery cable terminal clamps are connected to the correct battery terminal posts. Reverse battery polarity may damage electrical components of the vehicle.

5. Clean the battery cable terminal clamps and the battery terminal posts.
6. Connect the battery positive cable terminal clamp to the battery positive terminal post.
7. Connect the battery negative cable terminal clamp to the battery negative terminal post.
8. Apply a thin coating of petroleum jelly or chassis grease to the exposed surfaces of the battery cable terminal clamps and the battery terminal posts.