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Installation Procedure

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    CAUTION: Do not tip the battery over a 45 degree angle or acid could spill causing serious personal injury.
    Fig 1: View Of Battery Hold Down & Bolt
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  1. Install the battery to the battery box.
  2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  3. Install the battery hold down and bolt, tighten the bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

  4. Fig 2: View Of Battery Cables & Terminal Nut
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  5. Install the positive battery cable lead (2) to the battery.
  6. Tighten the positive battery cable terminal nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).

  7. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .