Battery Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.

CAUTION: Refer to SIR Handling Caution in Cautions and Notices.

1. Disconnect the battery ground (negative) cable.
2. Remove the front end sheet metal diagonal brace.
3. Disconnect the battery (positive) cable from the battery.
4. Remove the battery hold down retainer.
5. Place the underhood accessory wiring junction block aside for access to the battery. Refer to Junction Block Replacement - Accessory Wiring in Body Front End.

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

6. Remove the battery.
7. Remove the battery insulator from the battery.




INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the battery insulator to the battery.

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

2. Install the battery to the battery tray.
3. Install the battery hold down retainer.
4. Install the underhood accessory wiring junction block.




NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

5. Connect the battery (positive) cable to the battery.

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

6. Install the front end sheet metal diagonal brace.
7. Connect the battery ground (negative) cable to the battery.

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