Battery Sensor: Installation
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, inside of the battery sensor terminal, ground terminal connecting area, and ground terminal.CAUTION: As residual grease or dirt on the bolt thread may cause over-torque, clean and degrease the thread if grease or dirt remains on it. Also, be careful to avoid battery sensor deformation and intrusion of grease or dirt into the inside of the connector when wiping.
(A) Battery terminal (B) Inside of the battery sensor terminal (C) Ground terminal connecting area and ground terminal (D) Ground terminal (E) Bolt thread - Loosen the battery sensor nut up to just before the crimp to make sure that the clamp is open.NOTE: This operation is required to firmly insert the battery sensor into the battery terminal.
- Set the battery sensor to the battery terminal, and tighten the nut.
CAUTION: Insert until the battery terminal upper end (a) exceeds the height of the battery sensor terminal upper end (b).Tightening torque:
6 N.m (0.6 kgf-m, 4.4 ft-lb)
- Clean and degrease the battery terminal, inside of the battery sensor terminal, ground terminal connecting area, and ground terminal.
- Connect the connector (A) and ground terminal (B) to the battery sensor.CAUTION: Install the battery sensor and battery cable assembly without applying an excessive force.
Tightening torque:
7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)