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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the battery.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install the battery retainer and bolt.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the battery retainer bolt to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).

    Fig 1: Installing Battery Retainer & Bolt
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    Important:  Ensure the vent tube (1) is properly routed through the floor pan grommet.

  3. Install the battery vent tube (1) to the battery.
    Fig 2: Installing Battery Vent Tube To Battery
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  4. Connect the battery positive cable (1) to the battery.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the battery cable bolt to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).

  5. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE  .
    Fig 3: Connecting Battery Positive Cable
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