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Removal and Installation

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT .
  3. Remove the nut and position the starter solenoid positive cable terminal aside.
    • To install, tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
  4. Remove the nut and position the starter solenoid wire terminal aside.
    • To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
  5. Remove the nut and position the starter motor ground cable terminal aside.
    • To install, tighten to 22 Nm (16 lb-ft).
  6. Disconnect the battery cable harness locator on the RH engine mount.
  7. Remove the nut and position the battery cable lower bracket aside.
    • To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  8. Remove the bolt and position the battery ground cable frame terminal aside.
    • To install, tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
  9. Disconnect the battery cable harness locator on the generator bracket.
  10. Remove the nut and position the generator harness terminal and the CJB cable terminal (on the positive battery terminal) aside.
    • To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
  11. Remove the bolt and position the battery ground cable body terminal aside.
    • To install, tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
  12. Disconnect the battery cable harness in-line electrical connector and remove the battery cable assembly.
  13. To install, reverse the removal procedure.