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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the battery heat shield. Refer to BATTERY HEAT SHIELD REPLACEMENT  .
  2. Install the battery into the vehicle.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Install the battery retainer and bolt.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the battery retainer bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

    Fig 1: Installing Battery Retainer Bolt & Battery Retainer
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  4. Connect the battery positive cable to the battery.

    Tighten 

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

    Fig 2: Connecting Battery Positive Cable To Battery
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  5. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE  .