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. Disconnect the battery negative cable from the negative battery terminal. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
2. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.



3. Disconnect the auxiliary negative cable from the battery terminal.
4. Disconnect the auxiliary battery positive cable from the battery terminal.



5. Remove the battery hold down retaining bolt.
6. Remove the battery from the tray.

1. Install the battery into the battery tray.

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.

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

Tighten
Tighten the battery hold-down retainer bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).




3. Connect the auxiliary battery positive and negative cables to the battery.

Tighten
Tighten the auxiliary battery cables to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).

4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Connect the battery negative cable to the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .