BATTERY TRAY
DESCRIPTION
The battery is placed in a molded plastic tray (1) located in the left front corner of the engine compartment. The battery hold down hardware is contained within the battery tray. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/BATTERY SYSTEM/BATTERY HOLDDOWN - DESCRIPTION) for more information on hold down hardware.
OPERATION
The battery tray provides a secure mounting location and supports the battery. On some vehicles, the battery tray also provides the anchor point/s for the battery holddown hardware. The battery tray and the battery holddown hardware combine to secure and stabilize the battery in the engine compartment, which prevents battery movement during vehicle operation. Unrestrained battery movement during vehicle operation could result in damage to the vehicle, the battery, or both.
REMOVAL
1. Remove the battery from the battery tray (1) (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/BATTERY SYSTEM/BATTERY - REMOVAL).
2. Unlatch and remove the PDC from the battery tray (1).
3. Remove the three nuts (2) that secure the battery tray (1) to the weld studs on the front extension of the left front wheelhouse inner panel.
4. Remove the battery tray (1) from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Clean and inspect the battery tray (1). (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/BATTERY SYSTEM - CLEANING).
2. Position the battery tray (1) onto the weld studs on the front extension of the left front wheelhouse inner panel.
3. Install the three nuts (2) that secure the battery tray (1) to the weld studs on the front extension of the left front wheelhouse inner panel. Tighten the nuts to 7 N·m (65 in. lbs.).
4. Install the PDC on the battery tray.
5. Install the battery onto the battery tray. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/BATTERY SYSTEM/BATTERY - INSTALLATION).