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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: View of Battery & Lower Battery Box
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  1. Install the battery to lower battery box.
  2. Fig 2: View of Battery Hold Down
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    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Install the battery hold-down and bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

  4. Raise the lower battery box and lock into place.
  5. Fig 3: Identifying Lower Battery Box Slide Nuts
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  6. Tighten the battery box slide nuts (1).

    Tighten:  Tighten nuts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

  7. Connect the negative and positive battery cables.
  8. Fig 4: Identifying Rear Battery Cover & Bolts
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  9. Install the rear battery cover (2) and nuts (1).

    Tighten:  Tighten nuts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  10. Lower the vehicle.