GM/Detroit 6.5L – BATTERY REPLACEMENT

Remove or Disconnect (Figures 11 and 12)
1. Negative cable from the negative battery terminal.
2. Positive cable from the positive battery terminal.
3. Battery hold-down retainer.
4. Battery.

Inspect
1. Battery for damage.
2. Cables and connectors for corrosion or wear.
3. Carrier for damage or foreign objects.
โ€ข If damage is noted, find and correct the cause.

Install or Connect (Figures 11 and 12)
1. Battery into cleaned carrier.
2. Hold-down retainer.

Tighten
Retainer bolt to 15 N.m (11 Ibs. ft.).

3. Positive cable and positive battery terminal to the battery.
4. Negative cable and negative battery terminal to the battery.
โ€ข Side terminals to 15 N-m (11 Ibs. ft.).