SAFETY
Page B-5
Repair and Service Manual
Read all of Section A and this section before working on vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
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2. Using an insulated wrench, disconnect the main nega-
tive (-) battery cable, BL-.
3. Using an insulated wrench, disconnect the main posi-
tive (+) battery cable, BL+.
4. Using an insulated wrench, disconnect and remove all
other wires connected to the batteries.
5. Remove three christmas tree rivets securing the con-
troller splash shield in place. Lift the splash shield and
set aside to allow access to the battery hold down
hardware.
6. Use rubber mat to cover battery terminals in work area
to prevent shorting if battery hold down strap drops
across terminals.
7. Using an insulated wrench and insulated ratchet
remove six hex nuts (1) and hex head bolts (2) secur-
ing four battery hold down straps (3).
Fig. 3 Remove Battery Hold Downs
8. Remove the batteries using commercially available
battery carrier straps (2 per battery) and a portable lift-
ing device. Remove the three front batteries (1, 2, & 3)
one at a time; push the rear hold down attachment tab
towards the front of the vehicle, then using the carrier
straps tilt the last battery (4) to the front of the vehicle
just enough to clear the rear body and lift up and out
of the vehicle.
Fig. 4 Battery Removal
9. Remove the battery tray liner and check the area sur-
rounding the battery tray for corrosion. If any corrosion
is found, it should be immediately removed with a
putty knife and a wire brush (for metal surfaces) or a
plastic bristle brush (for plastic surfaces). The area
should be washed with a solution of baking soda and
water and dried thoroughly. All metal surfaces that
have been cleaned must be primed and painted with a
corrosion resistant paint.
10. Replace the battery tray liner.
11. Replace the batteries, starting with the battery located
at the back of the battery tray (4), making sure that it is
positioned as shown, push the rear hold down attach-
ment tab back towards the battery.
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Fig. 5 Battery Placement & Orientation
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1
3
3
3
2
3
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