Caution: Batteries produce explosive gases. Batteries contain corrosive acid. Batteries supply levels of electrical current high enough to cause burns. Therefore, in order to reduce the risk of personal injury while working near a battery, observe the following guidelines:

1. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir bolt and position the reservoir to the side.
2. Disconnect the battery negative cable from the negative battery terminal. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
3. Disconnect the battery positive cable from the positive battery terminal. Refer to Battery Positive Cable Replacement .



4. Remove the battery hold-down retainer bolt and retainer.
5. Remove the battery from the vehicle.
6. Inspect the battery for:

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Damage

•	Worn or corroded cables and connectors

•	Damage or foreign objects in the battery carrier

7. If damage is noted, find and correct the cause.
8. Clean any corrosion form the battery cables and connectors.
9. Clean the battery tray and remove any foreign objects from the tray.

1. Install the battery into the battery carrier.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

2. Install the battery hold-down retainer and bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).




3. Connect the battery positive cable and the positive battery cable terminal to the battery. Refer to Battery Positive Cable Replacement .
4. Connect the battery negative cable and the negative battery cable terminal to the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
5. Install the coolant recovery reservoir.

Tighten
Tighten the reservoir bolt to 11 N·m (97 lb in).