Installation Procedure

Fig 1: View Of Battery Cable Grommet, Cowl Panel & Battery Cable

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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 2: View Of Battery Cable Retainer

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Fig 3: View Of Remote Positive Terminal & Nut

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NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Connect the battery positive cable to the underhood fuse block (2).
Tighten: Tighten the battery positive cable to remote positive terminal nut (1) to 12 N.m (106 lb. in.).

Fig 4: View Of Battery Cable Retainers & Battery Cable

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Route the battery cable (1) along the rocker panel and install the cable retainers (2).
Install the right closeout insulator panel. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Right in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
Install the interior trim moldings. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Center Pillar (Standard) or Garnish Molding Replacement - Center Pillar (WC2, WC8) in Interior Trim.

Fig 5: View Of Rear Fuse Block

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

Fig 6: Disconnecting/Connecting Positive Battery Cable

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Connect the battery positive cable (1) to the battery.
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 .