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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Battery, Retainer, Retainer Nut, Washer & Lower Battery Box
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  1. Install the battery (4) into the lower battery box (5).
  2. Install the battery retainer (1) and washer (2).
  3. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  4. Install the battery retainer nut (3).

    Tighten:  Tighten the battery retainer nut to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

  5. Fig 2: View Of Battery Box
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  6. Install the upper battery box (2) over the battery, engage the locking tabs (1) into the lower battery box (3).
  7. Connect the battery vent duct to the upper battery box (2).
  8. Fig 3: View Of Battery Cables
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  9. Clean any existing corrosion from the battery terminal and battery cable using a wire brush.
  10. Connect the battery positive cable to the battery.

    Tighten:  Tighten the battery cable nut (4) to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

  11. Close the protective cover (3) over the battery positive cable terminal.
  12. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure .