Installation Procedure
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- Install the positive battery cable to the vehicle.NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
- Install the positive battery cable nut to the engine.
Tighten
Tighten the positive battery cable nut to 6 N.m (80 lb in).
- Install the nut retaining the positive battery cable to the starter.
Tighten
Tighten the positive battery cable nut to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the nut retaining the positive battery cable to the generator.
Tighten
Tighten the positive battery cable nut to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).
- Install the nut retaining the positive battery cable to the underhood fuse block.
Tighten
Tighten the positive battery cable nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Connect the positive battery cable to the battery.
Tighten
Tighten the positive terminal bolt to 14 N.m (11 lb ft).
- Connect the negative battery cable to the battery.