Battery: Service and Repair
BATTERY REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.
2. Disconnect the positive battery cable.
IMPORTANT: It is not necessary to disconnect the fan control module wiring from the module.
3. Remove the fan control module by sliding up and off the bracket. Lay the module and the wiring out of the way.
4. Remove the battery insulating cover.
5. Remove the battery hold down/fan control module bracket.
CAUTION: Do not tip the battery over a 45 degree angle or acid could spill causing serious personal injury.
6. Remove the battery.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Verify the battery tray is clean.
2. Install the battery.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Install the battery hold down/fan control module bracket.
Tighten the battery hold down bracket to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
NOTE: Battery life is reduced if a battery insulation cover is not used.
4. Install the battery insulating cover.
5. Install the fan control module by sliding it down onto the bracket.
6. Connect the positive battery cable.
Tighten the battery terminal bolts to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).
7. Connect the negative battery cable.
Tighten the battery terminal bolts to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).