Battery: Service and Repair

Battery Removal and Installation

WARNING:

Failure to take proper precautions when handling the battery may cause severe personal injury.

- Never expose the battery to an open flame or electric spark. A battery generates highly flammable and explosive hydrogen gas.
- Battery fluid is a corrosive acid. Do not allow it to contact eyes, skin, fabrics, or painted surfaces of the vehicle. If the fluid contacts any of them, immediately and thoroughly flush the affected area with a large quantity of water.

Removal

1) Disconnect negative (-) cable (3).
2) Disconnect positive (+) cable (2).
3) Remove retainer (4).
4) Remove battery (1).






Installation

1) Reverse removal procedure.
2) Tighten battery cables securely.
3) After installation, initialize electrical devices as needed referring to General Precautions General Precautions.