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Sensor, Intelligent Battery (IBS): Installation

NOTE:

Connecting the negative battery cable to the Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) must be done before installing on the battery post.

NOTE:

DO NOT use a hammer to tap down the sensor. Use a post spreader to open the post if reusing the existing sensor.

NOTE:

Avoid IBS rotation during tightening of M8 nut as to avoid contact of 2 way connector breakage when rotating in to the battery.

  1. Place the IBS onto the negative battery post and push the IBS down until properly seated on the cone of the post.
    GC0175262Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  2. Tighten the M6 pole clamp (1) to the proper. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
    GC0175227Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  3. Install the two-pin connector (Power & LIN) (1). Make sure there is no stress on the wires  .
  4. Install both negative battery cable eyelets to the IBS M8 stud.
  5. Secure the negative battery cable to the IBS M8 stud by tightening the nut (2) to the proper. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
    NOTE:

    M8 has much higher torque than the M6 clamp and can break IBS free if the M6 is tightened prior. 

  6. Install the components removed to access the battery. Refer to BATTERY, SUPPLEMENTAL, INSTALLATION .
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