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 (1).
4. Remove the strap (2).
5. Remove the retainer (3).
6. Remove the battery (4).

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

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the battery to the battery tray.

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

2. Install the battery (4).
3. Install the retainer (3).
4. Install the strap (2).
5. Install the battery hold down retainer bolt (1).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten the battery hold down retainer bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb.ft).




6. Connect the positive battery cable (1).

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

7. Connect the negative battery cable (2).

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