stalled equipment on this model. All of the compo- nents of the battery system are located within the engine compartment of the vehicle. The battery sys- tem is comprised of the following related components, which are covered in further detail later in this sec- tion of the service manual:
• Battery - The maintenance-free 12 volt automo-
tive battery provides a reliable means of storing a
renewable source of electrical energy within the vehi- cle.
• Battery Cables - The color-coded positive and
negative battery cables connect the positive and neg- ative battery terminal posts to the vehicle electrical system.
• Battery Holddown - The battery holddown
secures the battery in the battery tray.
• Battery Thermowrap - The battery ther-
mowarp insulates the battery from engine compart- ment temperature extremes.
• Battery Tray - The battery tray provides a
secure mounting location in the engine compartment