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 - NEGATIVE TERMINAL
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to the parts, disconnect the battery negative terminal first.
- Loosen the battery terminal nut and disconnect the battery negative terminal.
INSTALLATION - NEGATIVE TERMINAL
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Reset electronic systems as necessary. Refer to Special Repair Requirement .
REMOVAL - POSITIVE TERMINAL
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to the parts, disconnect the battery negative terminal first.
- Pull back cover of battery positive terminal.
- Loosen the battery terminal nuts and disconnect the battery negative and positive terminals.
INSTALLATION - POSITIVE TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Replace the fusible link box (battery) if it has been dropped or sustained an impact.
To install the battery positive terminal, carefully read the following instructions:
- To prevent damage to the parts, connect the battery positive terminal first.
- After connecting battery terminals, to securely supply battery voltage, ensure that they are tightly clamped to battery for good contact.
- To securely supply battery voltage, check battery terminals for poor connection caused by corrosion.
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
- Tighten terminal nuts to specification.
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Battery terminal nuts |
: 5.39 N.m (0.55 kg-m, 48 in-lb) |
Reset electronic systems as necessary. Refer to Special Repair Requirement .