Installation Procedure

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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.

Install the battery.
Install the battery hold down retainer.
Install the battery hold down retainer nut.
Tighten

Tighten the battery hold down retainer nut to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).
Connect the positive battery cable.
Tighten

Tighten the positive battery cable bolt to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE .

Fig 1: Installing battery
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