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Installation Procedure

Fig 1: Locating Battery
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IMPORTANT: Do not tip the battery more than 40 degrees during battery installation.
  1. Install the battery.
  2. Install the battery strap and retainer.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  3. Install the battery retainer bolt.

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

    Fig 2: View Of Battery Vent Tube
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  4. Install the battery vent tube to the battery and grommet.
    Fig 3: Identifying Negative/Positive Battery Cable
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  5. Position the positive battery cable (1) to the battery.
  6. Tighten the positive battery cable bolt.

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

  7. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure .