Ground Strap: Service and Repair
GROUND STRAP REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. If necessary, remove the engine sight shield.
2. Remove the engine wiring harness ground bolt.
3. Reposition the engine wiring harness ground and ground strap.
4. Remove the ground strap nut from the stud at the front of dash.
5. Remove the ground strap from the stud.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the ground strap to the stud.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
2. Install the ground strap nut to the stud at the front of dash.
Tighten
Tighten the ground strap nut to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
3. Position the ground strap and engine wiring harness ground.
4. Install the engine wiring harness ground bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the engine wiring harness ground bolt to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
5. If necessary, install the engine sight shield.