Installation Procedure

Slide the battery cable (1) through the opening in the cowl panel (3) and seat the cable grommet (2) by pulling the cable forward into the engine compartment.

Fig 1: Installing Battery Cable
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Install the battery cable retainer to the rail.

Fig 2: Installing Battery Cable Retainer To Rail
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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
Connect the positive battery cable to the underhood fuse block (2).

Fig 3: Connecting Positive Battery Cable To Underhood Fuse Block
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Tighten

Tighten the battery cable to remote positive terminal nut (1) to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
Route the battery cable (1) along the rocker panel and install the cable retainers (2).

Fig 4: Routing Battery Cable Along Rocker Panel
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Install the right closeout insulator panel. Refer to CLOSEOUT/INSULATOR PANEL REPLACEMENT - RIGHT or CLOSEOUT/INSULATOR PANEL REPLACEMENT - RIGHT .
Install the interior trim moldings. Refer to GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT - CENTER PILLAR to expose the positive battery cable.
Connect the positive battery cable to the rear fuse block.

Fig 5: Connecting Positive Battery Cable To Rear Fuse Block
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Tighten

Tighten the battery cable to the rear fuse block nut (1) to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
Connect the positive battery cable (1) to the battery.

Fig 6: Connecting Positive Battery Cable To Battery
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Tighten

Tighten the battery cable bolt to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).
Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure .