Removal and Replacement

WARNING: TO PROTECT THE HANDS FROM BATTERY ACID, A SUITABLE PAIR OF HEAVY DUTY RUBBER GLOVES, NOT THE HOUSEHOLD TYPE, SHOULD BE WORN WHEN REMOVING OR SERVICING A BATTERY. SAFETY GLASSES ALSO SHOULD BE WORN.

REMOVAL
1. Verify that the ignition switch and all accessories are OFF.
2. Open hood.

Battery Cables:

3. Disconnect both negative and positive battery cable terminals from the battery posts. Make sure to disconnect the negative first.

Battery Hold Down:

4. Remove one nut to battery hold down.
5. Remove battery from vehicle.

INSTALLATION
Inspect and clean battery and attaching components before installation.
1. Install battery in vehicle making sure that battery is properly positioned on battery tray.
2. Install battery hold down. Torque nut to 14 Nm (125 in.lbs.).
3. Connect battery cable terminals, positive cable first. Make sure the top of battery terminals are flush with top of posts.
4. Tighten terminal nuts to 8.5 Nm (75 in. lbs.).