Installing the positive battery cable from the battery to the starter
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CAUTION:
Improper routing of the positive battery cable
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Risk of short circuits!
Risk of short circuits!
- Route the positive battery cable without abrasions and do not trap.
- Guide in and install the positive battery cable at the clamps (1).
- Feed the positive battery cable (2) in on the starter and install.
- Tighten nut (1).TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Battery positive lead to starter M8 tightening torque 135 Nm - Insert and install sealing cap (2).
- Install sealing cap (2) in the direction of the arrow.
- Connect and lock the connector (1).
- Make sure the connector (1) engages audibly.
- Insert and install the holder (2).
- Tighten down screw (1).TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Holder to oil pan M6 Tightening torque 8 Nm - Insert and install the positive battery cable (3) at the alternator.
- Tighten nut (2).TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Positive battery cable to alternator M8 tightening torque 19 Nm - Guide in and install cover (1).
- Secure the positive battery cable (3) at the clamps (4).
- Guide in and install the positive battery cable (4) at the partition panel (5).
- Tighten the battery positive terminal (3).TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Positive battery terminal to battery M6 Tightening torque 5 Nm - Guide in and install the positive battery cables (2).
- Tighten nuts (1).TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Positive battery cable to positive battery terminal M8 Tightening torque 15 Nm - Insert and install the tension strut (2).
- Tighten down screws (1).TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Tension strut on shock tower/battery tray M8 tightening torque 19 Nm - Position the cover (2).
- Tighten down screw (1).
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Battery cover | ||
|---|---|---|
| M8 | Tightening torque | 28 Nm |
Follow-up work
- Refer to INSTALLING FAN COWL WITH ELECTRIC FAN .
- Refer to INSTALLING FRONT CROSS CONNECTION .
- Refer to INSTALLING INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE INTAKE MANIFOLD FOR THE INTAKE FILTER HOUSING .
- Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE STRUT BRACE .
- Refer to INSTALLING FRONT WINDSHIELD PANEL COVER .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR HOOD SEAL .
- Refer to CONNECTING THE BATTERY EARTH LEAD .