Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: Positive Battery Cable Assembly

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Install the positive battery cable assembly (1) to the vehicle.
Install the positive battery cable leads to the mega fuse and auxiliary BEC studs.

Fig 2: Locating Positive Battery Cable Components

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Connect the positive battery cable connector (2) to the underhood BEC.

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Install the positive battery cable nut (3) to the auxiliary BEC stud and tighten to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
Install the positive battery cable nut (1) to the mega fuse stud and tighten to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

Fig 3: Junction Block And Retainers

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Ensure that the junction block retainers are in the open position (1).
Position and align the junction block to the 4 bracket pivots (2), once the pivots are engaged, push the retainers down into the locked position (3).

Fig 4: Under Hood Junction Block Cover

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Install the underhood junction block cover.

Fig 5: Auxiliary Bussed Electrical Center (BEC) Cover

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Install the auxiliary BEC cover (1).

Fig 6: Locating Battery Components

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Install the positive battery cable terminal (3) to the battery.
Rotate the lever lock (1) clockwise until an audible click is heard in order to connect the positive battery cable.
Position the positive battery cable insulating cover (2) over the positive terminal.
Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .