Battery: Service and Repair
BATTERY REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable (3) from the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. Disconnect the positive (+) battery cable (1) from the positive (+) battery terminal.
3. Remove the bolt (4) and the battery hold down bracket (2).
4. Remove the battery (5) from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the battery (5) into the vehicle. Position the battery into the carrier.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
2. Install the battery hold down bracket (2). Secure with the bolt (4).
Tighten
Tighten the battery hold down bracket bolt to 8 N.m (71 lb in).
3. Connect the positive (+) battery cable (1) to the positive (+) battery terminal.
Tighten
Tighten the positive battery cable-to-battery terminal to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
4. Install the negative (-) battery cable (3) to the negative (-) battery terminal.
Tighten
Tighten the negative battery cable-to-battery terminal to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).