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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
53MH0-74E
53m-09-036
The level of the battery solution must be
kept between the “MAX” and the “MIN”
level lines at all times. If the level is found
to be below the “MIN” level line, add dis-
tilled water to bring level between “MAX”
and “MIN”. You should, however, periodi-
cally check the battery, battery terminals,
and battery holddown bracket for corro-
sion. Remove corrosion using a stiff brush
and ammonia mixed with water, or baking
soda mixed with water. After removing cor-
rosion, rinse with clean water.
If your vehicle is not going to be driven for
a month or longer, disconnect the cable
from the negative terminal of the battery to
help prevent discharge.Replacement of the battery53M-09-037
To remove the battery:
1) Disconnect the negative cable (1).
2) Disconnect the positive cable (2).
3) Remove the retainer bolts (3) and
remove the retainer (4).
4) Remove the battery along with cover
assembly (5) (if equipped).To install the battery:
1) Install the battery in the reverse order of
removal.
2) Tighten the retainer nuts and battery
cables securely.
NOTE:
When the battery is disconnected, some of
the vehicle’s function will be initialized and/
or deactivated.
These function are required to reset after
the battery is reconnected.
Fuses
Your vehicle has three types of fuses, as
described below:
Main fuse
The main fuse takes current directly from
the battery.
Primary fuses
These fuses are between the main fuse
and individual fuses, and are for electrical
load groups.
Individual fuses
These fuses are for individual electrical cir-
cuits. To remove a fuse, use the fuse puller
provided in the fuse box.
CAUTION
Do not overfill the battery with dis-
tilled water in order to avoid spillage.
EXAMPLE
NOTICE
• Ensure that battery should not be
removed without cover assembly.
• When the battery is reassembled
into the vehicle, kindly ensure that
battery cover is also installed along
with battery.
EXAMPLE
