Battery Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

CAUTION: Refer to Batteries Produce Explosive Gasses Caution in Cautions and Notices.

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.




1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
2. Disconnect the battery positive cable.




3. Remove the following parts:
3.1. The retainer nut
3.2. The retainer washer
3.3. The retainer
3.4. The battery
4. Inspect the following items for physical damage or corrosion:
^ The battery
^ The battery cables
^ The connectors

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.




1. Install the following parts:
1.1. The battery onto a cleaned battery tray
1.2. The retainer
1.3. The retainer washer
1.4. The retainer nut

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




2. Connect the battery positive cable.
3. Connect the battery negative cable.

Tighten
Tighten the battery terminal bolts to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).