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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the battery insulator to the battery.
    Fig 1: Battery Insulator
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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 hold down retainer (2).
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  4. Install the battery hold down retainer bolt (1).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the battery hold down retainer bolt to 18 N.m (13 lb ft).

    Fig 2: Battery, Hold Down Retainer & Bolt
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  5. Connect the positive battery cable to the battery.

    Tighten 

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

  6. Install the right front diagonal brace. Refer to BRACE REPLACEMENT -- SHEET METAL DIAGONAL .
  7. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure .
    Fig 3: Battery & Cables
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