Install the positive battery cable from the starter motor to the auxiliary terminal for jump starting

Positive battery cable from the starter motor to the remote positive terminal 

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Precondition 

• Insert and install the positive battery cable (1)  .
• Secure the clamps (arrows).

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• Feed in and install the heat shield (2)  .
• Tighten nuts (1)  .
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Heat shield to body
  Nut	Tightening torque	3 Nm

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• Connect the positive battery cable (1)  to the starter motor.
• Move the positive battery cable (1)  on the anti-twist lock (2)  to the stop.
• Tighten nut (3)  .
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Battery positive lead to starter
  M8	Tightening torque	13.5 Nm

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• Attach the positive battery cable (1)  to the clamps (arrows).

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• Insert and install the positive battery cable (1)  .
• Tighten nut (1)  .
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Battery positive lead to battery positive terminal
  M8	Tightening torque	19 Nm

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• Insert and install the cover (2)  in the direction of the arrow.

  The locks (1)  must engage audibly.

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING THE STIFFENING PLATE .
• Refer to INSTALLING UNDERBODY PROTECTION AT REAR .
• Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .
• Refer to ACTIVATING VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .