Removal Procedure
Caution: Batteries produce explosive gasses. Batteries contain corrosive acid.
Batteries supply levels of electrical current high enough to cause burns.
Therefore, to reduce the risk of personal injury while working near a battery:
• | Always shield your eyes. |
• | Avoid leaning over the battery whenever possible. |
• | Do not expose the battery to open flames or sparks. |
• | Do not allow battery acid to contact the eyes or the skin. |
1. | Flush any contacted areas with water immediately and thoroughly. |
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to General Information.
- Disconnect the positive battery cable.
- Remove the following parts:
- Inspect the following items for physical damage or corrosion:
Installation Procedure
- Install the following parts:
1.1. | The battery onto a cleaned battery tray |
Tighten
Tighten the retainer nut to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).
1.4. | Refer to Fastener Tightening Notice in General Information. |
- Connect the positive battery cable.
- Connect the negative battery cable.
Tighten
Tighten the battery terminal bolts to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).