General Information & Specifications: Note: Note: Battery

When removing the battery terminal, always be sure to turn the ignition switch to OFF and disconnect the battery ground terminal first.

• Ground terminal removal or installation (model without battery sensor)
  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

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     NOTE: If necessary, open the trunk before disconnecting the negative terminal of the battery.
  2. Connect the battery ground terminal.
  NOTE:

  • Clean the battery cable terminals and apply grease to retard the formation of corrosion.
  • Connect the positive (+) terminal, and then connect the negative (-) terminal of the battery.
  • Since DTCs may be detected, after the battery ground terminal is connected, wait for 10 seconds or more to turn the ignition switch to ON.
  • After the battery is installed, initial diagnosis of the electronic throttle control is performed. Wait for 10 seconds or more after turning the ignition switch to ON, and then start the engine.
  • For battery replacement procedures, refer to the "SC" information . Refer to STARTING/CHARGING SYSTEMS(STI)>BATTERY>REMOVAL .

Tightening torque: 

6.0 N.m (0.6 kgf-m, 4.4 ft-lb)

• Ground terminal removal or installation (model with battery sensor)
  1. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.

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     NOTE: If necessary, open the trunk before disconnecting the negative terminal or ground terminal of the battery.
  2. Install the ground terminal to the battery sensor.

Tightening torque: 

7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)