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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Negative Battery Cable
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  1. Install the negative battery cable to the vehicle.
  2. Raise the vehicle.
  3. Fig 2: View Of Negative Battery Cable, Clip, Wiring Harness Ground & Bolt
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  4. Position the negative battery cable (2) to the engine block and position the engine wiring harness ground (4) on top of the negative battery cable terminal.
  5. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  6. Install the engine wiring harness ground bolt (3) and tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
  7. Lower the vehicle.
  8. Install the negative battery cable clip (1) to the positive and negative cable bracket.
  9. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Single Battery)  or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Dual Batteries)  or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Auxiliary Battery) .