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Installation Procedure

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    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
    IMPORTANT: Clean any existing oxidation from the contact face of the battery terminal and battery cable using a wire brush before installing the battery cable to the battery terminal.
  1. Connect the negative battery cable to the battery.

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

  2. Fig 1: Connecting Negative Battery Cable
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  3. Set the clock and program the radio stations back into the radio as recorded at the beginning of the procedure. Refer to Radio/Audio System Description and Operation in Entertainment.