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Disconnect/Connect Procedure

BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

1. Record all of the customer's radio station presets.
2. Turn off all the lamps and accessories.
3. Turn the ignition OFF.




4. Loosen the battery ground (negative) cable terminal nut.
5. Remove the battery negative cable from the battery.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

IMPORTANT: Clean any existing corrosion from the battery cable and the battery terminal.




1. Install the battery ground (negative) cable to the battery.

Tighten
Tighten the battery terminal nut to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

2. Program all of the customer's radio station presets and set the radio clock to the current time.
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