Installation Procedure

Install the battery positive cable to the vehicle.
Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

Fig 1: View Of Battery Ground (Negative) Cable Nut & Cable From Transaxle Stud

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NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Install the battery positive cable and nut to the starter motor BAT terminal.
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
Install the battery positive cable to the conduit.
Install the battery cable conduit to the conduit retainers.
Install the lower radiator baffle. Refer to Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors in Engine Cooling.
Lower the vehicle.
Connect the battery positive cable to the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement (LA1) or Generator Replacement (LY7) .

Fig 2: Locating Battery Positive Cable Nut & Cable

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Install the battery positive cable and nut to the underhood electrical center.
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

Fig 3: Identifying Battery Positive Cable

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Install the battery positive cable and bolt to the battery.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
Install the battery ground (negative) cable to the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (LA1) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (LY7) .