Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: View Of Battery Hold Down Retainer, Retainer Bolt, Battery & Insulator

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Install the battery insulator, if necessary.
Install the battery.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
Install the battery hold down retainer and bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

Fig 2: View Of Front End Diagonal Brace & Bolts

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Install the front end diagonal brace and bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

Fig 3: View Of Battery & Positive Battery Cable

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Connect the positive battery cable.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).
Snap the positive battery cable cap closed.

Fig 4: View Of Battery Cables

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Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure .