Battery System: Battery: Installation: Battery

Fig 1: Battery Cables - Typical

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1. Clean and inspect all of the battery system components. See CLEANING  and INSPECTION  for the proper procedures.
2. If equipped, install the battery thermal guard onto the battery case (5).
3. Position the battery (5) onto the battery tray. Ensure that the battery positive and negative terminal posts are correctly positioned. The battery cable terminal clamps must reach the correct battery terminal post without stretching the cables.
4. Reinstall the battery holddowns onto the battery. See INSTALLATION  for the proper installation procedure.
   CAUTION: Be certain that the battery cable terminal clamps are connected to the correct battery terminal posts. Reversed battery polarity may damage electrical components of the vehicle.
5. Clean the battery cable terminal clamps and the battery terminal posts. See CLEANING  for cleaning procedure.
6. Reconnect the battery positive cable (4) terminal clamp to the battery positive terminal post. Tighten the terminal clamp pinch-bolt hex nut to 8.5 N.m (75 in. lbs.).
7. Reconnect the battery negative cable (3) terminal clamp to the battery negative terminal post. Tighten the terminal clamp pinch-bolt hex nut to 8.5 N.m (75 in. lbs.).
8. Apply a thin coating of petroleum jelly or chassis grease to the exposed surfaces of the battery cable terminal clamps and the battery terminal posts.
9. Obtain an appropriate scan tool and check the PCM for any stored battery disconnect trouble codes. Clear codes if required.