Installation - Diesel Engine
WARNING:
DO NOT USE A CONVENTIONAL LEAD-ACID BATTERY IN PLACE OF THE FACTORY EQUIPPED SPIRAL-PLATE BATTERY. FAILURE TO USE A SEALED SPIRAL-PLATE BATTERY COULD RESULT IN ACID BEING RELEASED INSIDE THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT AND PERSONAL INJURY.
- Position the battery in the vehicle.
- Connect the battery positive cable.
- Lift the battery retaining strap and slide the battery in its tray far enough to install the battery temperature sensor. Install the battery temperature sensor (Fig. Fig 1 ).
- Slide the battery all the way into its battery hold down tray and install bolt and retainer. Torque to 110 in. lbs. +/-20 in. lbs. Make certain the battery is properly held in place, you should not be able to move the battery in any direction by using normal hand force.
- Clip the vent tubing assembly on the battery retaining strap.
- Connect the vent tube assembly.
- Connect the battery negative cable.
- Install the seat front trim panel.
- Install the two screws in the seat front trim panel.
- Close the passenger door.
- Verify operation of vehicle and systems.
CAUTION:
Vehicles equipped with the diesel engine use a unique battery hold down. If the replacement battery is not identical, in size to the original, it may be necessary to use non-corrosive spacers in between the hold down retainer to properly secure the battery in the battery tray.
WARNING:
BE CERTAIN TO PROPERLY CONNECT THE BATTERY VENT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN EXPLOSIVE/CAUSTIC FUMES BEING RELEASED INSIDE THE VEHICLES PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. REPLACE ANY PART OF THE VENT SYSTEM IF IT SHOWS ANY SIGNS OF WEAR, CRACKING, COLLAPSING, PUNCTURE OR ANY OTHER FORM OF IMPERFECTION.