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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Turn OFF all the lamps and accessories.
  2. Turn the ignition OFF.
  3. Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1202776  Size: SH
  4. Remove the battery negative cable bolt in order to disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery.

  5. Object Number: 1202779  Size: SH
  6. If applicable, remove the auxiliary battery negative cable bolt in order to disconnect the negative battery cable from the auxiliary battery.

Installation Procedure

    Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.

    Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1202776  Size: SH

    Note: Clean any existing corrosion from the battery terminal bolt flange and the battery cable end.

  1. Install the negative cable terminal bolt and cable to the battery and Tighten to 14 N·m (123 lb in) .

  2. Object Number: 1202779  Size: SH

    Important: Clean any existing corrosion from the battery terminal bolt flange and the battery cable end.

  3. If applicable, install the negative cable terminal bolt and cable to the auxiliary battery and tighten to 14 N·m (123 lb in) .