Installation Procedure
- Install the battery insulator to the battery.
Important: Do not tip the battery more than 40 degrees during installation.
- Install the battery (3).NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
- Install the battery hold down retainer (2).
- Install the battery hold down retainer bolt (1).
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 18 N.m (13 lb ft).
- Connect the positive battery cable.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
- Install the right front diagonal brace. Refer to BRACE REPLACEMENT - SHEET METAL DIAGONAL in Body Front End.
- Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure .