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Installation Procedure

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IMPORTANT: Do not tip the battery more than 40 degrees during battery installation.
  1. Install the battery to the battery tray.
    Fig 1: Identifying Battery Horizontal Orientation
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    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install the battery hold down retainer and bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the battery hold down retainer bolt to 18 N.m (13 lb ft).

  3. Connect the positive battery cable bolt.

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

    Fig 2: Battery View
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  4. Connect the negative battery cable bolt. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure .
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