Connecting Procedure

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Verify that all electrical components are off such as interior lights, all doors are closed, the underhood lamp, etc.
Clean any corrosion from the negative battery cable using a wire brush.
Position the negative battery cable (4) to the battery.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Tighten negative battery cable bolt.
Tighten

Tighten the bolt to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

Fig 1: Connecting Negative Battery Cable To Battery
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