Battery HOLDDOWN: Description

The battery holddown includes two bolts and a holddown bracket. The battery holddown bracket consists of a formed steel bracket with holes on each end.

When installing a battery into the battery tray, it is important that the holddown hardware is properly installed and that the fasteners are tightened to the proper specifications. Improper holddown fastener tightness, whether too loose or too tight, can result in damage to the battery, the vehicle, or both. Refer to BATTERY HOLDDOWN  for the proper installation procedure, including the proper holddown fastener torque specifications.