Installation Procedure

Install the battery insulator, if necessary.
Install the battery.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Install the battery hold down retainer and bolt.
Tighten

Tighten the bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

Fig 1: Installing Battery Hold Down Retainer And Bolt
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Install the front end diagonal brace and bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

Fig 2: Installing Front End Diagonal Brace And Bolts
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Connect the positive battery cable.
Tighten

Tighten the bolt to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).
Snap the positive battery cable cap closed.

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

Fig 4: Connecting Negative Battery Cable
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