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MAINTENANCE
Battery
Battery Removal
1. Place the transmission in
gear.
2. Lock the parking brake.
3. Open the front cover.
4. Disconnect the battery hold-
down strap.
5. On conventional batteries,
remove the battery vent
tube.
6. Disconnect the black (nega-
tive) battery cable first.
7. Disconnect the red (posi-
tive) battery cable last.
8. Lift the battery out of the
vehicle. Be careful not to tip
a conventional battery sideways, which could spill electrolyte.
NOTICE: If electrolyte spills, immediately wash it off with a solution of one
tablespoon baking soda and one cup water to prevent damage to the
vehicle.