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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Disconnecting Battery Negative Cable From Battery
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    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
    IMPORTANT: Clean any existing oxidation from the contact surface of the battery cable using a wire brush before installing the battery cable to the battery.
  1. Connect the battery negative cable to the battery.

    Tighten:  Tighten the negative battery cable to battery nut to 8 N.m (71 lb in).

  2. Unlock the Theftlock® radio (if applicable).
  3. Program the radio stations back into the radio as recorded at the beginning of the procedure.
  4. Set the clock to the current time. Refer to Radio/Audio System Description and Operation .
  5. Reinitialize both power windows. Refer to Power Window Reinitialization .