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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Identifying Battery & Vent Hose
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  1. Install the battery (2) to the vehicle.
    2. IMPORTANT: Replacement batteries may require the vent plug to be removed.
    IMPORTANT: Make sure that the vent hole that is not used is sealed with a vent plug.
  2. Attach the battery vent hose (1) to the battery (2).
    3. Fig 2: Identifying Battery Retainer Strap Nut
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    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  3. Install the battery retainer plate (2), locate the retainer strap to the retainer plate and install the battery retainer strap nut (1).

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 18 N.m (13 lb ft).

    4. Fig 3: Identifying Battery Positive & Negative Cables
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  4. Connect the battery positive cable (2) to the battery.

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

  5. Connect the battery negative cable (1). Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .

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

  6. Install the cargo area center carpet. Refer to Rear Compartment Side Trim Panel Replacement
  7. Instal the left-hand side cargo area trim. Refer to Rear Compartment Floor Panel Carpet Replacement
  8. Close rear compartment lid.
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