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Connecting Procedure

  1. Verify that all electrical components are off such as interior lights, all doors are closed, the underhood lamp, etc.
  2. Clean any corrosion from the negative battery cable using a wire brush.
    Fig 1: Identifying Battery Cable Components
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  3. Position the negative battery cable (5) to the battery.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  4. Tighten negative battery cable bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).