Removal And Installation

REMOVAL 

1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS). Refer to SENSOR, INTELLIGENT BATTERY (IBS), REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

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3. Press in the retainers (1a) to remove the Battery Distribution Unit (BDU) cover (1b).

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4. Remove the nuts (1a) and reposition the positive battery cable (1b).
5. Position aside the pyrotechnic fuse (2a).
6. Remove the screws (3a).
7. Remove the bracket (3b).
8. Loosen the battery positive terminal by turning the lever (4a) until in the proper position (4b).
9. Lift the BDU (5a) and position aside.

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10. Remove the screw (1a) to remove the battery hold down strap (1b).
11. Loosen bolt (2a) and retainer that hold the battery to the tray.
12. Lift the battery (1c) to disengage it from the retaining bracket (3a).
13. Remove the battery from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION 

1. Check the integrity of the battery prior to installation.

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2. Position the battery (1a) to the tray and engage the front retaining bracket (1b).
3. Position and tighten the battery bolt (2a) with hold down retainer.
4. Position the battery hold down strap (3a).
5. Secure the strap using the screw (3b). Tighten the screw to the proper specifications. Refer to: TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

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6. Install the BDU (1a) on the battery.
7. Tighten the battery positive terminal by rotating the lever (2a) until in the proper position (2b).
8. Position the bracket (3a) and tighten the screws (3b).
9. Position the pyrotechnic fuse (4a).
10. Position the positive battery cable (5a), then install and tighten the nuts (5b) to the proper specifications. Refer to: TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
11. Install the IBS. Refer to SENSOR, INTELLIGENT BATTERY (IBS), REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
12. Connect the negative battery cable.