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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View of Battery
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  1. Install the battery.
  2. Install the battery retainer and bolt.

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

  3. Fig 2: View of Battery Vent Tube
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    IMPORTANT: Ensure the vent tube (1) is properly routed through the floor pan grommet.
  4. Install the battery vent tube (1) to the battery.
  5. Fig 3: Disconnecting Positive Battery Cable
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  6. Connect the battery positive cable (1) to the battery.

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

  7. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure .