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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Battery Tray
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    IMPORTANT: Do not tip the battery more than 40 degrees during battery installation.
  1. Install the battery (4).
  2. Install the battery strap (2) and retainer (3).
  3. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  4. Install the battery retainer bolt (1).

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

  5. Fig 2: View Of Battery Vent Tube To Battery
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  6. Install the battery vent tube to the battery.
  7. Fig 3: View Of Positive Battery Cable To Battery
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  8. Position the positive battery cable (1) to the battery.
  9. Tighten the positive battery cable bolt.

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

  10. Close the positive battery cable cover.
  11. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .