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Battery Negative Cable

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable bolt from the battery.
2. Disconnect the battery negative cable from the engine.
3. Disconnect any additional ground leads attached to the battery negative cable.
4. Remove the battery negative cable.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. For RWD, install the battery negative cable in the same position as the original.




2. For A4WD, install the battery negative cable in the same position as the original.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Connect the battery negative cable to the engine.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 40 N.m (29 lb ft).

4. Install the engine harness to the stud.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

5. Connect the battery negative cable ground lead to the radiator support.

Tighten
Tighten the stud to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).

6. Connect the battery negative terminal bolt to the battery.

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