General Information: Note: Note: Battery

When removing the battery terminal, always be sure to turn the ignition switch to OFF and disconnect the battery ground terminal first.

Ground terminal removal or installation (STI model)
1. Disconnect the ground terminal from the battery.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Battery Ground Terminal
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
2. Install the ground terminal to the battery.
  NOTE:
  - Clean the battery cable terminals and apply grease to retard the formation of corrosion.
  - Connect the positive (+) terminal, and then connect the negative (-) terminal of the battery.
  - Since DTCs may be detected, after the battery ground terminal is connected, wait for 10 seconds or more to turn the ignition switch to ON.
  - After the battery is installed, initial diagnosis of the electronic throttle control is performed. Wait for 10 seconds or more after turning the ignition switch to ON, and then start the engine.
  - For battery replacement procedures, refer to the "SC" section. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Battery. >
  Tightening torque:
  
  6.0 N.m (0.6 kgf-m, 4.4 ft-lb)
Ground terminal removal or installation (except for STI model)
1. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Battery Sensor Ground Terminal
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
2. Install the ground terminal to the battery sensor.
  NOTE:
  - Install the battery sensor while holding it by hand to prevent rotating.
  - Clean the battery cable terminals and apply grease to retard the formation of corrosion.
  - Connect the positive (+) terminal, and then connect the negative (-) terminal of the battery.
  - Since DTCs may be detected, after the battery ground terminal is connected, wait for 10 seconds or more to turn the ignition switch to ON.
  - After the battery is installed, initial diagnosis of the electronic throttle control is performed. Wait for 10 seconds or more after turning the ignition switch to ON, and then start the engine.
  - For battery replacement procedures, refer to the "SC" section. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Battery. >
  Tightening torque:
  
  7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)