Sensor, Intelligent Battery (IBS): Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Jeep Cherokee. 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 on the battery post.
NOTE:
DO NOT use a hammer to tap down the sensor. Use a post spreader to open the post if reusing the existing sensor.
NOTE:
Avoid IBS rotation during tightening of M8 nut as to avoid contact of 2 way connector breakage when rotating in to the battery.
- Connect the negative battery cable to the IBS sensor while holding the sensor in your hand and hand tighten the M8 nut.
- Install the IBS sensor onto the negative battery post.
- Hand support the IBS sensor to avoid rotation or damage and tighten the M8 nut (2) to the proper Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .NOTE:
M8 has much higher torque than the M6 clamp and can break IBS free if the M6 is tightened prior.
- Tighten the M6 terminal clamp nut to the proper. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the two-pin connector (Power & LIN) (1). Make sure there is no stress on the wires .
- Install the components removed to access the battery. Refer to BATTERY, INSTALLATION .