Installation Procedure

CAUTION: Do not tip the battery over a 45 degree angle or acid could spill causing serious personal injury.

Fig 1: View Of Battery

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NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Install the battery and tighten the battery hold down bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the battery hold down bolt to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
Connect the positive battery cable to the battery.
Tighten: Tighten the battery terminal bolts to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).
Connect the negative battery cable to the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure .
Tighten: Tighten the battery terminal bolts to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).
For vehicles with L61 engine, install the battery box. Refer to Battery Box Replacement .
Tighten: Tighten the battery cooling cover box screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).
Reprogram the radio stations.