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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Battery Hold Down
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    IMPORTANT: Do not tip the battery more than 40 degrees during battery installation.
  1. Install the battery.
  2. Install the battery hold down retainers.
    3. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  3. Install the battery hold down retainer bolts.

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

    4. Fig 2: Battery Vent Tube
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  4. Connect the battery vent tube to the battery.
    5. Fig 3: Positive Battery Cable
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  5. Install the positive battery cable from the battery.
  6. Tighten the positive battery cable nut (1).

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

  7. Close the positive battery cable cover (2).
    8. Fig 4: Spare Tire
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  8. Install the spare tire.
  9. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
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