WARNING: BE CERTAIN TO PROPERLY CONNECT
THE BATTERY VENT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO DO SO
COULD RESULT IN EXPLOSIVE/CAUSTIC FUMES
BEING RELEASED INSIDE THE VEHICLES PASSEN-
GER COMPARTMENT. REPLACE ANY PART OF THE
VENT SYSTEM IF IT SHOWS ANY SIGNS OF WEAR,
CRACKING, COLLAPSING, PUNCTURE OR ANY
OTHER FORM OF IMPERFECTION.
(7) Connect the battery negative cable.
(8) Install the seat front trim panel.
(9) Install the two screws in the seat front trim
panel.
(10) Close the passenger door.
(11) Verify operation of vehicle and systems.
BATTERY HOLDDOWN
DESCRIPTION
The battery holddown includes a bolt and a hold-
down bracket/rod. On gasoline engine equipped vehi-
cles, the battery holddown bracket bolts directly to
the battery tray (Fig. 21) and when installed properly
meshes with the battery case to form a secure and
stable battery holddown assembly. On diesel engine
equipped vehicles, the battery holddown and battery
are located under the passenger front seat.
When installing a battery into the battery tray, it
is important that the hold down hardware is properly
installed and that the fasteners are tightened to the
proper specifications. Improper hold down fastener
tightness, whether too loose or too tight, can result in
damage to the battery, the vehicle, or both.
CAUTION: Never operate a vehicle without a battery
holddown device properly installed. Damage to the
vehicle, components and battery could result.
OPERATION
The battery holddown secures the battery in the
battery tray. This holddown is designed to prevent
battery movement during the most extreme vehicle
Fig. 19 Correct Positive Cable Orientation
1 - Front Seat Cushion
2 - Positive Battery Cable
3 - Spiral-Plate Battery
4 - Battery Vent Hose
Fig. 20 Battery Temperature Sensor Removal/
Installation
Fig. 21 Conventional Battery Holddown - Gasoline
Engine Only
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BATTERY SYSTEM
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BATTERY (Continued)