Removal And Installation: Installation
NOTE:
When replacing the battery, the thermal guard MUST be transferred to the new battery (if equipped).
- Install the battery in the vehicle making sure that the thermal guard (if equipped) is present and the battery is properly positioned in the battery tray.
- Install the battery bracket (2), battery bracket bolt (1), make sure that it is properly positioned and tighten the battery bracket bolt to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
.WARNING:
The battery negative and positive cable polarity are different from the gasoline engine equipped vehicles to the diesel engine equipped vehicles. Please note the location of the positive and negative cables prior to service of the battery or related components.
NOTE:Left hand drive gasoline engine shown in illustration, left hand drive diesel similar. Right hand drive gasoline and diesel similar with the battery and related components packaged on the left side of the engine compartment.
- Connect the battery positive cable and tighten to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
.NOTE:
Make sure to attach the locking clip on the positive battery cable, to the battery.
- Connect the negative battery cable(s). Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Verify proper vehicle operation.