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MAINTENANCE
Battery
Battery Installation
Using a new battery that has not been fully
charged can damage the battery and result in a
shorter life. It can also hinder vehicle
performance.
1. Make sure the battery is fully charged.
2. Make sure cable ends and battery
terminals are clean. Apply a light film of
dielectric grease to terminals.
3. Before installing the battery into the
battery compartment, make sure the
negative (-) battery cable is connected to
the negative (-) terminal.
Torque: 60 in-lbs (6.8 Nm)
4. Connect the positive (+) cable to the
positive (+) terminal.
Torque: 60 in-lbs (6.8 Nm)
5. Reinstall the negative (-) battery ground
cable eyelet to the chassis ground stud.
Tighten the nut.
Torque: 60 in-lbs (6.8 Nm)
6. Carefully reinstall the battery with the
negative terminal toward the inside of the
vehicle.
7. Reinstall the battery retainer wedge and
nut to the stud.
Torque: 48 in-lbs (5.4 Nm)
8. Apply dielectric grease over the terminal
connections.
9. Reinstall the battery access panel
Battery Storage
Whenever the vehicle is not used for a period
of one month or more, remove the battery
from the vehicle, ensure that it’s fully charged,
and store it out of the sun in a cool, dry place.
Check battery voltage each month during
storage and recharge as needed to maintain a full charge.
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