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10.1 Clean and tighten the battery ground
cable, terminal, and clamps.
10.2 Inspect the retainer assembly (or battery
hold-downs) and the battery box. Replace
worn or damaged parts. Remove any cor-
rosion with a wire brush, and wash with a
weak solution of baking soda and water.
Rinse with clean water, then dry. Paint
the retainer assembly, if needed, to pre-
vent rusting.
10.3 Check that foreign objects, such as
stones, bolts, and nuts, are removed from
the battery box.
10.4 After cleaning, connect the cables to the
batteries, and tighten them to the torque
specifications listed on the battery, gener-
ally 10 to 15 lbf·ft (14 to 20 N·m).
10.5 Coat the battery terminals with dielectric
grease.
11. Check the terminals on the battery shut-off
switch and the starter relay. Make sure that the
terminal connections are clean and tight. Coat
the terminal connections with dielectric red
enamel after cleaning.
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