Installation Procedure

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Install the battery tray to the vehicle.
CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
Install the battery tray bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the battery tray bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

Fig 1: Installing Battery Tray & Bolts
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Install the battery.
Install the battery hold-down retainer and bolt.
Tighten

Tighten the battery hold-down retainer bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

Fig 2: Installing Battery & Hold-Down Retainer
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Install the positive battery cable to the battery with the battery terminal bolt.
Tighten

Tighten the battery terminal bolt to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).
Install the battery negative cable to the battery with the battery terminal bolts. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure .
Tighten

Tighten the battery terminal bolt to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).
Install the coolant recovery reservoir.
Tighten

Tighten the bolt to 11 N.m (97 lb in).

Fig 3: Installing Positive & Negative Battery Cables
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