Installation Procedure

Fig 1: Battery Cable Harness & Retainers

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Fig 2: Positive Battery Cable & Starter Solenoid Wire At Starter Motor

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NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Install the positive battery cable nut (8) to the starter motor BAT terminal.
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
Install the ground wire and the transaxle stud nut.
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).
Install the front lower air deflector. Refer to Radiator Air Baffle and Deflector Replacement - Lower in Engine Cooling.
Lower the vehicle.

Fig 3: Positive Battery Cable At Underhood Accessory Wiring Junction Block

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Install the positive battery cable (2) to the underhood accessory wiring junction block.
Install the positive cable junction block lead nut (1).
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

Fig 4: Remote Positive Stud Cover

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Fig 5: Disconnecting/Connecting Battery Cables

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Install the ground wire and the bolt to the frame.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
Connect the positive battery cable.
Tighten: Tighten the terminal bolt to 15 N.m (11 ft lb).
Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure .