Kia Soul: Battery Installation - Charging System - Engine Electrical SystemKia Soul: Battery Installation

Kia Soul 2014-2019 PS Service Manual / Engine Electrical System / Charging System / Battery Installation

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Install in the reverse order of removal.
Battery (-)terminal installation:
4.0 ~ 6.0 N.m (0.4 ~ 0.6 kgf.m, 3.0 ~ 4.4 lb-ft)
Battery (+)terminal installation:
7.8 ~ 9.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.0 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 7.2 lb-ft)
Battery mounting bracket mounting bolt:
8.8 ~ 13.7 N.m (0.9 ~ 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 ~ 10.1 Ib-ft)
Battery tray mounting bolts:
8.8 ~ 13.7 N.m (0.9 ~ 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 ~ 10.1 Ib-ft)
  
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When installing the battery, fix the mounting bracket on the tray correctly.
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