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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the insulator to the battery.
    Fig 1: Installing Insulator To Battery
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    IMPORTANT: Do not tip the battery more than 40 degrees during installation.
  2. Install the battery (3).
  3. Install the battery retainer (2).
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  4. Install the retainer bolt (1) to the battery.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolt to 18 N.m (13 lb ft).

    Fig 2: Installing Battery & Retainer Bolt
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  5. Connect the positive battery cable to the battery.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolt to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

    Fig 3: Connecting Positive & Negative Battery Cables
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  6. Install the right front diagonal brace. Refer to BRACE REPLACEMENT - FRONT FENDER UPPER DIAGONAL in Body Front End.
  7. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE  .
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