Installation Procedure

Fig 1: View Of Battery & Insulator

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Install the battery insulator, if necessary.
Install the battery.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
Install the battery hold down retainer and bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

Fig 2: View Of Front End Diagonal Brace & Bolts

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Install the front end diagonal brace and bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

Fig 3: View Of Battery & Positive Battery Cable

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Connect the positive battery cable.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).
Snap the positive battery cable cap closed.
Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Auxiliary Battery) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Single Battery) .