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Connect Procedure

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.
IMPORTANT: Clean any existing corrosion from the battery terminal and the battery cable end.
    Fig 1: View Of Battery Cable Components
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  1. Position the negative battery cable to the battery.
  2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Install the negative battery cable onto the battery terminal.
  4. Tighten the negative cable nut (1)

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).

  5. Close the hood.