Tools Required

J 36346 Fascia Retainer Remover

Caution: Do not touch the cooling fan. Serious personal injury may result.

Important: Record all pre-set radio stations.

1. Remove the battery.

1.1.	Remove the battery cover.

1.2.	Disconnect the negative battery cable.

1.3.	Disconnect the positive battery cable.

1.4.	Loosen the battery hold-down screw and remove the battery.

2. Remove the battery cooling box. Refer to Battery Box Replacement removal procedure in Engine Electrical.
3. Remove the battery tray bracket.
4. Loosen the battery tray bracket screws and remove the bracket.




Notice: The control cable must be disconnected from the transaxle range switch lever prior to disconnecting it from the control cable bracket. Otherwise damage to the manual shift shaft may result, requiring transaxle disassembly.

5. Using the Fascia Retainer Remover J 36346 , disconnect the control cable from the transaxle range switch lever.



6. Remove the transaxle range switch lever nut and lever.

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.

1. Install the transaxle range switch lever and lever nut.

Tighten
Tighten the tranaxle range switch lever nut to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).




2. Snap the cable end fitting onto the ball stud of the transaxle range switch lever. An audible snap will be heard when properly installed.



3. Install the battery tray bracket.
4. Position the battery tray bracket and install and tighten the screws.

Tighten
Tighten the battery tray bracket screws to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).

5. Install the battery cooling box. Refer to Battery Box Replacement installation procedure in Engine Electrical.



6. Install the battery.

6.1.	Insert the battery and tighten the battery hold-down screw.

Tighten
Tighten the battery hold-down screw to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).

6.2.	Connect the positive battery cable to the battery.

Tighten
Tighten the positive battery cable bolts to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).

6.3.	Connect the negative battery cable to the battery.

Tighten
Tighten the negative battery cable bolts to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).

6.4.	Install the battery cooling box cover and install and tighten the screws.

Tighten
Tighten the battery cooling box cover screws to 2 N·m (1.5 lb ft).

7. Reprogram the radio stations.