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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the negative battery cable.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install the negative battery cable bolt to the block.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the negative battery cable bolt to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).

    Fig 1: Installing Negative Battery Cable
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  3. Install the negative battery cable bolt to the radiator support.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the negative battery cable bolt to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

    Fig 2: Installing Negative Battery Cable Bolt
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  4. Install the negative battery cable bolt to the frame.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the negative battery cable bolt to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

  5. Lower the vehicle.
  6. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE  .
    Fig 3: Connecting Negative Battery Cable
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