Suzuki Vitara (LY) 2016-2017 · Service Manual K14C · Repair Instructions

Battery Removal and Installation

Precautions: Precautions for Handling Battery · Precautions for Replacing Battery · General safety (00)

Removal
1)Disconnect negative (–) cable (1) at battery.
2)Disconnect positive (+) cable (2) at battery.
3)Remove battery band (3).
4)Remove battery (4).
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5)Remove battery tray (1), if necessary.
6)Remove battery bracket (2), if necessary.
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Installation
Reverse removal procedure noting the following points.
•Tighten battery band bolt, battery tray bolts and battery bracket bolts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Battery bracket bolt (a): 23 N·m (2.3 kgf-m, 17.0 lbf-ft)
Battery tray bolt (b): 8.8 N·m (0.90 kgf-m, 6.5 lbf-ft)
Battery band bolt (c): 23 N·m (2.3 kgf-m, 17.0 lbf-ft)
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•Tighten battery cables securely.
•Initialize electrical devices, if necessary.