Battery Disconnect and Connect

Disconnect

NOTE: When the battery is disconnected and connected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven to allow the PCM to relearn the adaptive strategy values.

1.

WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure, REFER to Safety Warnings in General Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

Refer to: Health And Safety Precautions .

Disconnecting the battery ground cable to interrupt power to the vehicle electrical system only

2.

Torque: 16 lb.ft (22 Nm)

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Disconnecting the battery cables

NOTE: The cowl panel is removed for clarity only.

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5.

Torque: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)

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Connect

1.
- Reverse the disconnection procedure.
- For vehicles with one-touch window, perform the power door window initialization. Refer to: Power Door Window Initialization .