Sensor, Intelligent Battery (IBS): Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 RAM 2500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Connecting the negative battery cable to the Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) must be done before installing the battery cable clamp with IBS on the negative battery post.
NOTE:
DO NOT use a hammer to tap down the battery cable clamp with IBS. Use a battery terminal spreader to open the battery cable clamp with IBS if reusing the existing IBS.
- Position the battery cable clamp with IBS to the negative battery post and push the battery cable clamp with IBS down until properly seated on the negative battery post.
- Install the negative battery cable eyelet (1) on the IBS M8 stud.
- Connect the IBS wire harness connector (2). Make sure there is no stress on the wires .
- Install and tightening the M8 negative battery cable eyelet nut (1) to 16 N.m (12 ft. lbs.).NOTE:
The M8 negative battery cable eyelet nut has a higher torque than the M6 battery cable clamp with IBS nut and can break the IBS free if the M6 nut is tightened first.
NOTE:Avoid rotating the IBS during tightening of the M8 nut in order to avoid contact between the wire harness connector receptacle and the battery.
- Tighten the M6 battery cable clamp with IBS nut (1) to 6 N.m (53 in. lbs.).