Installation Procedure

Install the battery (1) into position on the battery tray.

Fig 1: Battery
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Install the battery retainer (2) and tighten the fastener (1) to 10 N.m (88 lb in).

Fig 2: Battery Retainer And Fastener
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CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
Install the battery fuse block (2) to the battery with the retainers (1).

Fig 3: Battery Fuse Block And Retainers
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Install the battery positive cable (2) to the battery fuse block and tighten the fastener (1) to 10 N.m (88 lb in).

Fig 4: Battery Hold-Down Strap And Battery Fuse Block Cable Clamp Fastener
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Install the battery hold-down strap (4) to the battery positive post.
Install the battery positive clamp to the post and tighten the fastener (3) to 4.5 N.m (44 lb in).
Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Without Start/Stop) and Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (With Start/Stop) .
Close the cover (2) on the battery fuse block.

Fig 5: Battery Fuse Block Cover
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Install the battery cover (2) with the retaining tabs (1).

Fig 6: Battery Cover And Retaining Tabs
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