Black plate (365,1)
3 Pull out the battery cover being
careful not to allow it to contact
the cowl grille.
Battery cover
Cowl grille
Installing battery cover
1 Being careful not to contact the
cowl grille, insert the tabs on the
one end of the battery cover into
the holes of the battery tray and
engage the tabs.
Cowl grille
Tabs
Holes
2 Attach the clips on both sides of
the battery cover.
Clip
q
Battery Maintenance
To get the best service from a battery:
l
Keep it securely mounted.
l
Keep the top clean and dry.
l
Keep terminals and connections clean,
tight, and coated with petroleum jelly
or terminal grease.
l
Rinse off spilled electrolyte
immediately with a solution of water
and baking soda.
l
If the vehicle will not be used for an
extended time, disconnect the battery
cables.
When replacing the battery, refer to the
specification charts (page 10-4).
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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