Battery Disconnect

WARNING: Battery acid and battery acid fumes are extremely dangerous and can cause severe burns and explosion. To help reduce the risk of personal injury:

Wear appropriate goggles and protective clothing.

Always properly ventilate the area where the service is being performed.

Do not allow battery fluid to come in contact with skin, eyes, fabrics, or painted surfaces.

To avoid arcing, remove the negative (-) battery cable first and attach the negative (-) battery cable last.

If acid contacts eyes, skin, or clothing, immediately flush with water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention.

REMOVAL

Pull back battery cover to expose terminals.
Pull back cover of battery positive terminal.
Loosen the battery terminal nuts and disconnect the battery negative and positive terminals.
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to the parts, disconnect the battery negative terminal first.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

Replace the fusible link box (battery) if it has been dropped or sustained an impact. To install the battery, carefully read the following instructions:

To prevent damage to the parts, connect the battery cable to the positive terminal first.
After connecting battery cables, to securely supply battery voltage, ensure battery cables are tightly clamped to battery terminals for good contact.
To securely supply battery voltage, check battery terminal for poor connection caused by corrosion.

Battery positive terminal nut	: 5.4 N.m (0.55 kg-m, 48 in-lb)
Battery negative terminal nut	: 5.4 N.m (0.55 kg-m, 48 in-lb)

Reset electronic systems as necessary. Refer to Special Repair Requirement .