Smittybilt 2800 User Manual

Installation Instructions

Dual Battery Tray (Part # 2800)

97-06 Jeep Wranglers

STEP 1:

STEP 2:

NOTE: Carefully read entire instructions thoroughly before attempting to install this part.

This Dual Battery Tray only accommodates OPTIMA brand batteries. It is recommended to

have the wiring portion of this product be done by a certified mechanic/installer. Use caution

and care while working with batteries and electrical components.

Parts Included Qty

Middle Tray (A) 1
Lower Tray (B) 1
Upper “U” Clamp 1
3/8”- 16 Nuts 4
3/8” x 11 “Threaded Rods 2
M8 x 25mm counter sunk bolt 2
1/4” x 1 ¾” bolt 2

• Remove the factory/existing battery by first removing the terminals from the battery.

CAUTION: Do not let terminals/cables come into contact with any metallic parts.

• Remove the factory plastic hold down clamp on the front bottom portion of the battery.

• Remove the battery from the vehicle.

• You may now remove the factory battery tray and unclip the battery temperature sending

unit. (Provisions will need to be made for the sensor in order to avoid the check engine light
from coming on.) Fig A.

• Install the lower battery tray using two of the original tray fasteners on the left (outside) of

the bracket.

• Use the two provided counter-sunk bolts to secure the right (inside) of the bracket. Fig B.

• NOTE: the factory nut-clips can be moved slightly to help align the holes in the bracket if

needed.

A

B

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Smittybilt, 400 West Artesia Blvd, Compton, CA 90220

Installation Instructions

Dual Battery Tray (Part # 2800)

97-06 Jeep Wranglers

Use supplied bolts here

Disconnect battery
temperature sending
unit.

Re-use factory bolts here.

Slide rods through top hole and
thread into bottom holes.

Secure tray
with hex-nuts

(Fig A) (Fig B) (Fig C)
STEP 3:

• Install the first battery with the terminals down and pointing towards the front of the vehicle.

• Place the middle tray on top of the battery, making sure it fits snug.

• Slide the threaded rods through the holes in the middle plate and thread into the bottom

plate.

• Install and thread hex nuts down the threaded rods to secure the middle tray down. Do not

over-tighten them; this may cause damage to the battery. Fig C

STEP 4:

• Now place the second battery on top of the middle tray.

• Place the upper clamp over the battery and lineup the holes in it with the previously installed

threaded rods.

• Secure clamp with hex nuts, again taking caution not to tighten too much in order to prevent

damage to the battery. Fig D, E, F.

For Technical Support/Warranty Information please call 310-762-9944

Smittybilt, 400 West Artesia Blvd, Compton, CA 90220