Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: View Of Auxiliary Battery Relay & Nuts

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CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Install the auxiliary battery relay and nuts and tighten to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

Fig 2: View Of Battery Cable Nuts, Retainers & Bolts

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Install the auxiliary battery positive cable to the auxiliary battery relay.
Install the auxiliary battery positive cable nut (4) to the battery relay stud and tighten to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
Position the auxiliary battery positive cable boot (5) to the auxiliary battery relay stud.
Connect the auxiliary battery positive cable electrical connector (1) to the battery relay.

Fig 3: View Of Battery & Battery Cable Fasteners

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Install the auxiliary battery positive cable to the auxiliary battery relay.
Install the auxiliary battery positive cable nut (6) to the battery relay stud and tighten to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
Position the auxiliary battery positive cable boot (5) to the auxiliary battery relay stud.
Connect the auxiliary battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (With Single Battery) , Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (With Auxiliary Battery) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (With Dual Batteries) .