Battery Tray: Installation

Clean and inspect the battery tray (1). Refer to BATTERY SYSTEM for battery tray cleaning and inspection procedures.
Position the battery tray (1) into the vehicle.
Install and tighten the lower bolts (2) that secure the battery tray (1). Tighten the screws to 12.4 N.m (110 in. lbs.).
Install the right front wheelhouse splash shield (Refer to LINER-FRONT FENDER ).
Install the right front tire and wheel assembly (Refer to TIRES/WHEELS ).
Install the battery temperature sensor onto the battery tray (1).
Install and tighten upper bolts that secure the battery tray to fender frame. Tighten the screws to 12.4 N.m (110 in. lbs.).

Fig 1: Identifying Battery Tray
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Install the battery onto the battery tray (Refer to INSTALLATION ).

Fig 2: Installing Battery Onto Battery Tray
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Install and tighten the battery holddown (1) and bolt (2).

Fig 3: Installing And Tightening Battery Holddown And Bolt
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Install the battery thermal guard (1).

Fig 4: Installing Battery Thermal Guard
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Reconnect the battery cables.

Fig 5: Connecting Battery Cables
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