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Positive Battery Cable Replacement

1. Record preset radio settings.

2. With the ignition key in the OFF position, disconnect the negative battery terminal.

3. Disconnect the positive battery terminal and remove and discard the entire cable assembly.

4. Install the new positive battery cable double eyelet to the power distribution center (PDC). Torque each nut to 35 in.lb. (4 Nm).

5. Install the bolt/stud to the starter cable eyelet with the flats of the starter cable aligned with the flats on the bolt. Torque to 105 in.lbs. (12 Nm).

6. Clean both battery posts and inside of negative terminal.

7. Install the positive battery terminal and then the negative.

CAUTION:
INSURE THAT THE TERMINALS ARE INSTALLED NO HIGHER THAN FLUSH WITH THE POSTS. THIS WILL INSURE THAT THE THERMOGUARD WILL SNAP TOGETHER PROPERLY.

8. Torque each terminal to 7.4 Nm (65 in.lbs.) and coat the top of the positive terminal with grease.

NOTE:
TURN THE IGNITION KEY TO THE ON POSITION AND DO NOT START THE ENGINE FOR TWO TO THREE SECONDS. THIS WILL ALLOW THE IAC TO POSITION ITSELF AND PREVENT STALLING.

9. Verify proper charging system operation before proceeding.

10. Reset radio preset recorded in step 1.