Installation Procedure

Install the battery insulator, if necessary.
Install the battery.

Fig 1: View Of Battery & Insulator
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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Install the battery hold down retainer and bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
Install the front end diagonal brace and bolts.

Fig 2: View Of Front End Diagonal Brace & Bolts
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Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
Connect the positive battery cable.

Fig 3: View Of Battery & Positive Battery Cable
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Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).
Snap the positive battery cable cap closed.
Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Single Battery) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Auxiliary Battery) .