Battery System: Battery: Installation
When replacing battery, the thermal guard MUST be transferred to the new battery. Refer to THERMAL GUARD .
- Install battery in vehicle making sure that the thermal guard is present and battery is properly positioned on battery tray.
- Install battery hold down clamp, making sure that it is properly positioned on battery.
- Connect battery cable clamps to battery posts and making sure top of clamp is flush or below with top of post (Figure). Install battery positive cable first.
- Tighten clamp nuts securely.