Battery: Service and Repair

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable (2).
2. Loosen the positive battery cable (1) bolt.
3. Remove the positive battery cable from the battery.




4. Remove the battery vent tube from the battery and grommet.




5. Remove the battery retainer bolt.
6. Remove the battery strap and retainer.
7. Remove the battery.

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

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the battery.

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

2. Install the battery strap and retainer.
3. Install the battery retainer bolt.

Tighten the bolt to 18 N.m (13 lb ft).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice.




4. Install the battery vent tube to the battery and grommet.




5. Position the positive battery cable (1) to the battery.
6. Tighten the positive battery cable bolt.

Tighten the bolt to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).

7. Connect the negative battery cable.