Battery Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

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






3. Remove the battery hold-down retainer bolt and retainer.
4. Remove the battery from the battery tray.
5. Inspect the battery for:
- Damage
- Worn or corroded cables and connectors
- Damage or foreign objects in the battery carrier
6. If damage is noted, find and correct the fault.
7. Clean any corrosion form the battery cables and connectors.
8. Clean the battery tray and remove any foreign objects from it.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

1. Install the battery into the battery tray.
2. Connect the hold-down retainer and bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the hold-down retainer bolt to 23 N.m (17 lb ft).

3. Connect the battery positive cable and the battery positive cable terminal to the battery.
4. Connect the battery negative cable and the battery negative cable terminal to the battery.

Tighten
Tighten the battery terminals to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).