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Battery Cable Assembly: Installation

  1. Set the battery cable assembly, and secure the battery cable assembly to the bracket with claw.
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  2. Secure the battery cable assembly with the claw (D) and clip (C).
  3. Install the engine wiring harness to the clip (B), and connect the connector (A).
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  4. Secure the battery cable assembly with the clip (A) and clip (B).
  5. Connect the connector (C), connector (D), connector (E) and the terminal (F).
    CAUTION: As residual anti-rust grease or dirt on the threads (bolts and nuts), terminals and seating surfaces may cause overtorque, clean and degrease them.

    Tightening torque: 

    15.5 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.4 ft-lb)

    G13618388Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. After connecting the terminal B, apply a thin coat of anti-rust grease to the terminal section.
    CAUTION: This procedure is required to prevent rust and suppress sulfation.

    Preparation items: 

    Grease: Viscotech R174 or equivalent Ref. to RECOMMENDED MATERIALS>GREASE>STARTING/CHARGING SYSTEM

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    (A) Anti-rust grease application area
  7. Install the V-belt cover.
    NOTE:
    • Check the grommet for peel-off or disengagement.
    • Be careful not to deform the bracket during installation.

    Tightening torque: 

    7 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 5.2 ft-lb)

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  8. Connect the ground terminal (C).
    CAUTION: As residual anti-rust grease or dirt on the threads (bolts and nuts), terminals and seating surfaces may cause overtorque, clean and degrease them.

    Tightening torque: 

    14 N.m (1.4 kgf-m, 10.3 ft-lb)

  9. Connect the terminal B (B) and connector (A).
    CAUTION: As residual anti-rust grease or dirt on the threads (bolts and nuts), terminals and seating surfaces may cause overtorque, clean and degrease them.

    Tightening torque: 

    11 N.m (1.1 kgf-m, 8.1 ft-lb)

    G13619436Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. After connecting the terminal B, apply a thin coat of anti-rust grease to the terminal section.
    CAUTION: This procedure is required to prevent rust and suppress sulfation.

    Preparation items: 

    Grease: Viscotech R174 or equivalent Ref. to RECOMMENDED MATERIALS>GREASE>STARTING/CHARGING SYSTEM

    G00685908Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    (A) Anti-rust grease application area
  11. After connecting the ground terminal, apply a thin coat of anti-rust grease to the terminal section.
    CAUTION: This procedure is required to prevent rust and suppress sulfation.

    Preparation items: 

    Grease: Viscotech R174 or equivalent Ref. to RECOMMENDED MATERIALS>GREASE>STARTING/CHARGING SYSTEM

    G00685909Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    (A) Anti-rust grease application area
  12. Install the air intake boot. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DO)>AIR INTAKE BOOT>INSTALLATION .
  13. Connect the terminal (A) and the terminal (B) to the slow blow fuse (C).

    Tightening torque: 

    5.5 N.m (0.6 kgf-m, 4.1 ft-lb)

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  14. Set the terminal of battery cable assembly to the terminal base.
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  15. Connect the slow blow fuse to the terminal base.
    CAUTION: As residual anti-rust grease or dirt on the threads (bolts and nuts), terminals and seating surfaces may cause overtorque, clean and degrease them.

    Tightening torque: 

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

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  16. Connect the terminal (C), terminal (B) and terminal (A).
    CAUTION: As residual anti-rust grease or dirt on the threads (bolts and nuts), terminals and seating surfaces may cause overtorque, clean and degrease them.

    Tightening torque: 

    T1: 7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

    T2: 14 N.m (1.4 kgf-m, 10.3 ft-lb)

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  17. After connecting each terminal, apply a thin coat of anti-rust grease to the terminal section.
    CAUTION: This procedure is required to prevent rust and suppress sulfation.

    Preparation items: 

    Grease: Viscotech R174 or equivalent Ref. to RECOMMENDED MATERIALS>GREASE>STARTING/CHARGING SYSTEM

    G00685913Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    (A) Anti-rust grease application area
  18. Install the battery cable assembly to the clip (E).
  19. Install the battery cable holder (D), and connect the ground terminal (C).
    CAUTION:
    • Install the battery sensor and battery cable assembly without applying an excessive force.
    • As residual anti-rust grease or dirt on the threads (bolts and nuts), terminals and seating surfaces may cause overtorque, clean and degrease them.
    • Do not apply anti-rust grease to the battery sensor and the ground terminal.

    Tightening torque: 

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

  20. Install the ground cable to the clip (B), and connect the ground terminal (A).
    CAUTION: As residual anti-rust grease or dirt on the threads (bolts and nuts), terminals and seating surfaces may cause overtorque, clean and degrease them.

    Tightening torque: 

    13 N.m (1.3 kgf-m, 9.6 ft-lb)

    G16383925Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  21. After connecting the ground terminal, apply a thin coat of anti-rust grease to the terminal section.
    CAUTION: This procedure is required to prevent rust and suppress sulfation.

    Preparation items: 

    Grease: Viscotech R174 or equivalent Ref. to RECOMMENDED MATERIALS>GREASE>STARTING/CHARGING SYSTEM

    G00685914Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    (A) Anti-rust grease application area
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