Battery Sensor: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

CAUTION:

If the battery terminal is worn and the terminal section is loose, replace it with a new battery.
After connecting the ground terminal to the battery sensor, the initial diagnosis of the electronic throttle control is conducted by the vehicle. Therefore, wait for 10 seconds or more after turning the ignition switch to ON, and then start the engine.

Install the battery sensor.

Clean and degrease the battery terminal (A) and the inside (B) of the battery sensor terminal.

CAUTION:

When wiping, be careful not to deform the battery sensor.

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Loosen the battery sensor nut.

CAUTION:

The end of the bolt (a) of the battery sensor is crimped. Therefore, do not loosen the nut (b) to the crimped portion.
Make sure that the seat (c) of battery sensor is fully in contact with the rotation stopper (d).

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NOTE:

This operation is required to firmly insert the battery sensor into the battery terminal.

CAUTION:

Insert until the battery terminal upper end (a) exceeds the height of the battery sensor terminal upper end (b).

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Tightening torque: :

3.4 N.m (0.3 kgf-m, 2.5 ft-lb)

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Connect the connector and ground terminal to the battery sensor.
Tightening torque: :

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

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Apply a thin coat of grease in the application range shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
This procedure is required to prevent rust and suppress sulfation. Be careful to avoid overgreasing as it causes insulation.

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