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Disconnect/Connect Procedure



BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

CAUTION:
- Refer to SIR Caution in Service Precautions.
- Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.




1. Record all of the vehicle preset radio stations.
2. Turn OFF all the lamps and the accessories.
3. Ensure the ignition switch is in the OFF position.
4. Loosen the negative battery cable terminal nut.
5. Remove the negative battery cable terminal (2) from the battery.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

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. Install the negative battery cable terminal (2) to the battery.
2. Tighten the negative battery cable terminal nut.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

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

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.
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