Section 272 (Battery System): Battery: Installation
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- Clean and inspect the battery (2), (Refer to ELECTRICAL/BATTERY SYSTEM - CLEANING) and (Refer to ELECTRICAL/BATTERY SYSTEM - INSPECTION) for the proper procedures. CAUTION: Be certain that the battery cable terminal clamps are connected to the correct battery terminal posts. Reversed battery polarity may damage electrical components of the vehicle.
- Position the battery into the battery tray. Ensure that the battery positive and negative terminal posts are correctly positioned. The battery cable terminal clamps must reach the correct battery terminal post without stretching the cables.
- Position the battery hold down (5) and install the retaining bolt (6).
- Clean the battery cable terminal clamps and the battery terminal posts. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/BATTERY SYSTEM - CLEANING) for the proper procedures.
- Reconnect the battery positive cable terminal clamp to the battery positive terminal post. Tighten the terminal clamp pinch-bolt hex nut to 4 N.m (35 in. lbs.).
- Reconnect the battery negative cable terminal clamp to the battery negative terminal post. Tighten the terminal clamp pinch-bolt hex nut to 4 N.m (35 in. lbs.).
- Apply a thin coating of petroleum jelly or chassis grease to the exposed surfaces of the battery cable terminal clamps and the battery terminal posts.
- Obtain an appropriate scan tool and check the PCM for any stored battery disconnect trouble codes. Clear codes if required.