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Connect Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Battery Cable Components
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    WARNING:

    Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning .

    NOTE:

    Clean any existing corrosion from the battery terminal and the battery cable end.

  1. Position the negative battery cable to the battery.
  2. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  3. Install the negative battery cable onto the battery terminal.
  4. Tighten the negative cable nut (6)

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nut to 5 N.m (44 lb in).

  5. Close the hood.