Battery Replacement

REMOVAL

Battery Location:

The Battery is accessible without removing the Wheel and Tire assembly.
1. Make sure ignition switch is in OFF UNLOCKED position and all accessories are OFF.

WARNING: NEVER GET UNDER A LIFTED VEHICLE IF NOT SUPPORTED PROPERLY ON SAFETY STANDS.

2. Disconnect battery negative cable from remote negative terminal on left shock tower.
3. Turn steering wheel to the FULL LEFT position.
4. Twist the four plastic screws one quarter turn to release shield.
5. Remove shield.

Battery Blanket Heater:

6. Disconnect battery blanket heater cord, if equipped.
7. Remove battery negative cable followed by the battery positive cable.
8. Remove bolt attaching the battery strap to the battery hold down bracket. Remove hold down bracket bolt.
9. Slide battery to rear of tray and lift over lip. Use care not to tip battery so that the acid will not spill out.
10. Remove battery.
11. Remove battery blanket heater if equipped.

INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures. Tighten battery cables to 16 N-m (150 in. lbs.) torque.