Installation Procedure

Important:  Do not tip the battery more than 40 degrees during battery installation.

1. Install the battery to the battery tray.
   CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
2. Install the battery hold down retainer.

   Tighten 

   Tighten bolt to 18 N.m (13 lb ft).

   Fig 1: Installing Battery

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3. Connect the positive battery cable.

   Tighten 

   Tighten the positive battery cable bolt (1 ) to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

4. Connect the negative battery cable (2 ). Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure  .
   Fig 2: Connecting Battery Cables

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