Installation Procedure

Fig 1: Installing Battery Insulator To Battery

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Install the battery insulator to the battery.
Important: Do not tip the battery more than 40 degrees.

Fig 2: Installing Battery Hold Down Retainer & Bolt
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Install the battery and ensure that the battery is positioned properly in the battery tray.
Install the battery hold down retainer.
Install the battery hold down retainer bolt.
Tighten

Tighten the bolt to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).
Install the battery positive cable and bolt to the battery.
Tighten

Tighten the bolt to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
Install the battery ground (negative) cable to the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure .
Install the front end sheet metal diagonal brace. Refer to BRACE REPLACEMENT - FRONT FENDER UPPER DIAGONAL - RIGHT .
Install the underhood electrical center. Refer to UNDERHOOD ELECTRICAL CENTER OR JUNCTION BLOCK REPLACEMENT .