Installation Procedure

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Position the battery positive cable in the engine compartment.

Fig 1: Rear Of Generator (Alternator) View

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NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Install the battery positive cable to the generator and secure with the nut (1).
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

Fig 2: View Of Starter & Related Components

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Connect the positive cable to the starter and secure the positive cable with the nut (1).
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
Install the battery positive cable harness to the fir-tree retainer on the PCM bracket.
Install the battery positive cable into the conduit.
Connect the battery cable conduit to the conduit retaining clip.

Fig 3: View Of Positive Cable Lead At Junction Block

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Connect the positive cable to the junction block and secure the positive cable with the bolt (1).
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

Fig 4: Identifying Battery Cable Components

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Connect the battery positive cable (4) to the positive battery post.
Tighten: Tighten the battery positive bolt to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure .