Battery Hold Down: Description
The battery hold down includes a bolt and a hold down bracket. On gasoline engine equipped vehicles, the battery hold down bracket bolts directly to the battery tray (Fig 1 ) and when installed properly meshes with the battery case to form a secure and stable battery hold down assembly. On diesel engine equipped vehicles, the battery hold down and battery are located under the passenger front seat (Fig 2 ). The passenger seat must be removed in order to remove the hold down from the vehicle.
When installing a battery into the battery tray, it is important that the hold down hardware is properly installed and that the fasteners are tightened to the proper specifications. Improper hold down fastener tightness, whether too loose or too tight, can result in damage to the battery, the vehicle, or both.