Installation Procedure

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Verify that all electrical components are off such as interior lights, all doors are closed, the underhood lamp, etc.
Clean corrosion from the negative battery cable using a metal brush.

Fig 1: Battery, (-) Cable, (+) Cable, Bracket And Bolt

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Install the battery negative cable (3) to the battery (5).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Install the retaining bolt to the battery negative cable.
Tighten: Tighten the battery negative cable to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
Reset the radio stations and the clock.