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Battery Tray: Installation

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Upper Bolts At Battery Tray
GC0009360Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  1. Clean and inspect the battery tray (1). (Refer to ELECTRICAL/BATTERY SYSTEM - CLEANING) .
  2. Position the battery tray (1) into the vehicle.
  3. Install and tighten the lower bolts (2) that secure the battery tray (1). Tighten the screws to 12.4 N.m (110 in. lbs.).
  4. Install the right front wheelhouse splash shield.
  5. Install the right front tire and wheel assembly. (Refer to TIRES/WHEELS/WHEELS - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .
  6. Install the battery temperature sensor onto the battery tray (1). (Refer to ELECTRICAL/CHARGING/BATTERY TEMPERATURE SENSOR - INSTALLATION) .
  7. Install and tighten upper bolts that secure the battery tray to fender frame. Tighten the screws to 12.4 N.m (110 in. lbs.).
  8. Install the battery onto the battery tray. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/BATTERY SYSTEM/BATTERY - INSTALLATION) .