Battery Replacement Primary
Removal Procedure
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:
• | Always shield your eyes. |
• | Avoid leaning over the battery whenever possible. |
• | Do not expose the battery to open flames or sparks. |
• | Do not allow battery acid to contact the eyes or the skin. |
- | Flush any contacted areas with water immediately and thoroughly. |
- Remove the fender brace.
- Disconnect the battery negative cable from the negative battery terminal. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
.
- Disconnect the battery positive cable from the positive battery terminal. Refer to
Battery Positive Cable Replacement
.
- Remove the battery hold-down retainer bolt and retainer.
- Remove the battery from the vehicle.
- Inspect the battery for:
• | Worn or corroded cables and connectors |
• | Damage or foreign objects in the battery carrier |
- If damage is noted, find and correct the cause.
- Clean any corrosion form the battery cables and connectors.
- Clean the battery tray and remove any foreign objects from the tray.
Installation Procedure
- Install the battery into the battery tray.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the battery hold-down retainer and bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 18 N·m (12 lb ft).
- Connect the battery positive cable and the positive battery cable terminal to the battery. Refer to
Battery Positive Cable Replacement
.
- Connect the battery negative cable and the negative battery cable terminal to the battery. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
.
- Install the fender brace.