CUMMINS 5.0L

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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.

Never 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.

CAUTION: Before disconnecting battery, turn OFF ignition switch and wait at least 2 minutes.

NOTE: Battery RH shown, battery LH similar.

REMOVAL - NEGATIVE TERMINAL(S)

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the parts, disconnect the battery negative terminal(s) first.

Loosen the battery terminal nut(s) and disconnect the battery or batteries negative terminal(s).

INSTALLATION - NEGATIVE TERMINAL(S)

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Torque terminal nut(s) to specification.

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

REMOVAL - POSITIVE TERMINAL(S)

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the parts, disconnect the battery negative terminal(s) first.

Pull back cover of battery positive terminal(s).
Loosen the battery terminal nut(s) and disconnect the battery or batteries negative and positive terminal(s).

INSTALLATION - POSITIVE TERMINAL(S)

CAUTION: Replace the fusible link box (battery) if it has been dropped or sustained an impact.

To install the battery or batteries positive terminal(s), carefully read the following instructions:

To prevent damage to the parts, connect the battery positive terminal(s) first.
After connecting battery terminal(s), to securely supply battery voltage, ensure that they are tightly clamped to battery or batteries 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.

Torque terminal nut(s) to specification.

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