Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the battery negative cable from the battery. Refer
to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
.
- Remove the front end sheet metal diagonal brace. Refer to
Front Fender Upper Diagonal Brace Replacement
in Body Front End.
- Disconnect the battery positive cable from the battery.
- Remove the battery hold down retainer bolt.
- Remove the batteryhold down retainer.
Important: Do not tip the battery more than 40 degrees during removal.
- Remove the battery.
- Remove the battery insulator
from the battery.
Installation Procedure
- Install the battery insulator
onto the battery.
Important: Do not tip the battery more than 40 degrees during battery installation.
- Install the battery into the battery tray.
- Install the battery hold down retainer.
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners
must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring
replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant
are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or
corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified.
These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage
the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when
installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
- Install the battery
hold down retainer bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the hold down retainer bolt to 12 N·m (106 lb in).
- Connect the battery positive cable to the battery.
Tighten
Tighten the battery positive cable terminal bolt to 15 N·m
(11 lb ft).
- Install the front end sheet metal diagonal brace. Refer to
Front Fender Upper Diagonal Brace Replacement
in Body Front End.
- Connect the battery negative cable to the battery. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
.