Installation Procedure

Slide the battery cable (1) through the opening in the cowl panel (3) and seat the cable grommet (2) by pulling the cable forward into the engine compartment.

Fig 1: Expanded View of Battery Cable Grommet, Cowl Panel, & Battery Cable
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Install the battery cable retainer to the body side rail.
Install the surge tank. Refer to SURGE TANK REPLACEMENT .

Fig 2: Battery Cable Retainer
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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
Connect the battery positive cable to the underhood fuse block (2).
Tighten

Tighten the battery positive cable to remote positive terminal nut (1) to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

Fig 3: Remote Positive Terminal Nut & Underhood Fuse Block
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Route the battery cable (1) along the rocker panel and install the cable retainers (2).
Install the right closeout insulator panel. Refer to CLOSEOUT/INSULATOR PANEL REPLACEMENT - RIGHT .
Install the interior trim moldings. Refer to GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT - CENTER PILLAR .

Fig 4: Battery Cable & Retainers
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Connect the battery positive cable to the rear fuse block.
Tighten

Tighten the battery positive cable to rear fuse block nut (1) to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

Fig 5: Battery Positive Cable to Rear Fuse Block Nut
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Connect the battery positive cable (1) to the battery.
Tighten

Tighten the battery cable bolt to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).
Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure .

Fig 6: Battery Positive Cable
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