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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Identifying Battery Insulator
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  1. Install the battery insulator to the battery.
    2. Fig 2: View Of Battery
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    IMPORTANT: Do not tip the battery more than 40 degrees.
  2. Install the battery and ensure that the battery is positioned properly in the battery tray.
  3. Install the battery hold down retainer.
  4. Install the battery hold down retainer bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).

  5. Install the battery positive cable and bolt to the battery.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).

  6. Install the battery ground (negative) cable to the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (LA1)  or Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (LY7) .
  7. Install the front end sheet metal diagonal brace. Refer to Brace Replacement - Front Fender Upper Diagonal - Right in Body Front End.
  8. Install the underhood electrical center. Refer to Underhood Electrical Center or Junction Block Replacement in Wiring Systems.
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