Battery: Service and Repair

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




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




3. Remove the battery hold down retainer bolt and retainer (1).
4. Disconnect the battery vent assembly.
5. Remove the battery brace bolt and brace (2).

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

6. Remove the battery.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the battery to the battery tray.

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

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the battery brace (2) and the brace bolt.

Tighten the battery brace bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

3. Install the battery hold down retainer (1) and bolt.

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

4. Connect the battery vent assembly.




5. Connect the positive battery cable bolt (1).

Tighten the battery positive cable terminal bolt to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).

6. Connect the negative battery cable bolt (2).