Installing the B+ cable

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Fig 1: Identifying B+ Battery Cable, Protective Sheath On Cable, And Cable Duct

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Position the new wiring in the cable duct (2).

Secure the wiring. Use new tie straps in the same way as the removed wiring.

Close the cable duct.

NOTE:

If necessary, secure the cable duct lock using tie straps.

Install the protective tube (3) around the wiring between the cable duct and the battery terminal.

Replace the removed insulation tape around the protective tube and the cable duct.

Install:

the nut holding the cable duct at the spring strut turret
the fusebox.

Tighten the nut for the B+ cable in the fusebox. Tighten to 10 Nm .

Install:

the fusebox cover
the air cleaner (ACL).

Tighten the B+ cable (1) on the battery positive lead. Tighten to 4 Nm .

Apply petroleum jelly to the B+ cable terminal.

Connect the battery negative lead.