Battery HOLDDOWN: Description
The battery hold down hardware (Fig 1 ) includes two J-bolts, a hold down bracket and two hex nuts with coned washers. The battery hold down bracket consists of a stamped steel bracket that is then plastic-coated for corrosion protection.
The hold down J-bolts are installed a hole in the front and rear flanges of the battery tray from the top, with the threaded ends of the bolts extending upward. The hooked end of each J-bolt is then engaged in a second hole in the front and rear flanges of the battery tray from the bottom. The battery hold down bracket is installed across the top of the battery case and over the two upright threaded ends of the J-bolts. A hex nut with coned washer is then installed and tightened onto each of the J-bolts to securely hold down the battery in the battery tray.
When installing a battery into the battery tray, be certain that the hold down hardware is properly installed and that the fasteners are tightened to the proper specifications. Improper hold down fastener tightness, whether too loose or too tight, can result in damage to the battery, the vehicle or both. (Refer to INSTALLATION ) the proper hold down fastener tightness specifications.