Battery Cables - Installation

INSTALLATION





1. Position the battery cables in the engine compartment.
2. One at a time, install the battery cable retaining pushpins, fasteners and routing clips until the cables are installed exactly where they were in the vehicle.
3. Connect the battery cable to the B+ terminal of the starter motor. Tighten the cable nut to 13 Nm (115 in. lbs.).
4. Connect the battery cable to the B+ terminal of the generator. Tighten the cable nut to 14 Nm (125 in. lbs.).





5. Install the nut (1) securing the negative cable (2) to the body ground stud. Tighten the cable nut to 12 Nm (9 ft. lbs.).






WARNING: The battery negative and positive cable polarity are different from the gasoline engine equipped vehicles to the diesel engine equipped vehicles. Please note the location of the positive and negative cables prior to service of the battery or related components.

NOTE: Diesel battery shown, gasoline battery similar.

6. Connect the battery positive cable then the negative cable (3).
7. Tighten the cable clamp nuts to 5 Nm (45 in. lbs.).
8. Install the nut (2) securing the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) cable (1) to the battery clamp stud (5).





9. Install the air cleaner fresh air duct (2) and secure in place by rotating the two retaining clips (3).