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Battery with fastened fuse holder, disconnecting and reconnecting: Notes

WARNING:

Prior to handling or servicing batteries, read, understand and observe the Warning and Safety measures for lead-acid batteries. Refer to Warnings and Safety Measures for lead-acid batteries 

CAUTION:
  • Always ensure the vehicle electrical system is protected by disconnecting the battery negative ( - ) terminal (interrupted current flow to ground) prior to servicing key areas of the electrical system as specified in this article .
  • Do not loosen or remove ground strap from body. Disconnect terminal from battery only.
  • Disconnecting the battery positive ( B+) terminal must only be performed as required to remove battery from vehicle, and must only be carried out after the negative ( - ) terminal is disconnected.
  • When reconnecting battery terminals, observe all applicable Notes and torque specifications, as well as instructions on performing OBD program and electrical system function checks as specified in this article .