Installation Procedure

Fig 1: View Of Battery & Insulator

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Install the battery insulator, if necessary.
Install the battery.
Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Install the battery hold down retainer and bolt.
Tighten

Tighten the battery hold down retainer 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 front end diagonal brace 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 positive battery cable 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 Disconnection and Connection (Single Battery) .