Battery — removal and installation
1. If equipped, remove the fasteners securing the battery cover, then remove the cover and set it aside.
2. Disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal first, then disconnect the cable from the positive battery terminal (see illustration).
4.2 Battery details:
1 Negative battery cable
3 Battery hold-down clamps
2 Positive battery cable
3. Remove the battery hold-down clamp.
4. Lift out the battery. Be careful — it’s heavy.
Note: Battery straps and handlers are available at most auto parts stores for reasonable prices. They make it easier to remove and carry the battery.
5. If you are replacing the battery, make sure you get one that’s identical, with the same dimensions, amperage rating, cold cranking rating, etc.
6. Installation is the reverse of removal. Be sure to connect the positive cable first and the negative cable last.