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Installation Procedure

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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Install the battery.
  2. Install the battery hold down retainer.
  3. Install the battery hold down retainer nut.

    Tighten 

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

  4. Connect the positive battery cable.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the positive battery cable bolt to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

  5. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE  .
    Fig 1: Installing battery
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