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Installation Procedure

Fig 1: View Of Battery And Hold Down Retainer
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IMPORTANT: Do not tip the battery more than 40 degrees during battery installation.
  1. Install the battery.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  2. Install the battery hold down retainer and bolt.

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

    Fig 2: View Of Battery Cables
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  3. Connect the positive battery cable to the battery.

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

  4. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE .