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 and the battery (positive) cable from the battery.
2. Remove the battery hold down retainer.
3. Place the underhood junction block aside for access to the battery.




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

4. Remove the battery.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




IMPORTANT: Do not tip the battery more than 40 degrees during battery installation.
1. Install the battery to the battery tray.
2. Install the battery hold down retainer.
3. Install the underhood junction block.




NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

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

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

5. Connect the battery ground (negative) cable to the battery.

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