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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the battery insulator to the battery.
    Fig 1: Identifying Battery Insulator
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    Important:  Do not tip the battery more than 40 degrees during installation.

  2. Install the battery (3).
  3. Fig 2: Identifying Battery Hold Down Components
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  4. Install the battery hold down retainer (2).
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  5. Install the battery hold down retainer bolt (1). Tighten the battery hold down retainer bolt to 18 N.m (13 lb ft).
  6. Connect the battery positive cable to the battery. Tighten the battery positive cable bolt to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
  7. Fig 3: Identifying Battery Cables
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  8. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure .