Battery Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the right front diagonal brace.
3. Disconnect the positive battery cable.




4. Remove the battery hold down retainer bolt (1).
5. Remove the battery hold down retainer (2).

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

6. Remove the battery (3).




7. Remove the battery insulator from the battery.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the battery insulator to the battery.

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




2. Install the battery (3).
3. Install the battery hold down retainer (2).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Install the battery hold down retainer bolt (1).

Tighten
Tighten the battery hold down retainer bolt to 18 N.m (13 lb ft).




5. Connect the positive battery cable to the battery.

Tighten
Tighten the positive battery cable bolt to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

6. Install the right front diagonal brace.
7. Connect the negative battery cable.