Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: View Of Forward Lamp Wiring Harness Ground/Negative Cable & Bolt

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Install the negative battery cable.
Position the negative cable and forward lamp wiring harness ring terminals to the frame.
Insert the anti-rotation tab on the forward lamp wiring harness into the hole in the frame.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
Install the forward lamp wiring harness ground/negative cable bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

Fig 2: View Of Negative Cable Clip & Engine Wiring Harness Ground/Negative Cable Bolt (8.1L)

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IMPORTANT: The engine wiring harness ground is to be installed under the negative cable ground.

If equipped with a 8.1L engine, perform the following:
1. Position the wiring harness ground and negative cables. Position the anti-rotation tab on the negative cable in the correct location.
2. Install the engine wiring harness ground/negative cable bolt.
  Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
3. Lower the vehicle.
4. Install the negative cable clip to the positive cable clip.

Fig 3: View Of Negative Cable Clip & Engine Wiring Harness Ground/Negative Cable Bolt (4.8L, 5.3L & 6.0L)

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If equipped with a 4.8L, 5.3L, or 6.0L engine, perform the following:
1. Position the negative cable and engine wiring harness ring terminals to the engine block. Position the anti-rotation tab on the negative cable in the correct location.
2. Install the engine wiring harness ground/negative cable bolt.
  Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
3. Lower the vehicle.
4. Install the negative cable clip to the positive cable clip.

Fig 4: View Of Accessory Power Fuse Block Front Wiring Harness Electrical Connector

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If equipped, connect the accessory power fuse block front wiring harness electrical connector to the negative cable connector.

Fig 5: View Of Power Steering Pump Battery Cable Bracket & Bolt

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Install the battery cable bracket and bolt to the power steering pump.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
If necessary, install the left front wheel house panel. Refer to Wheelhouse Panel Replacement .
Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure .