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Connect Procedure

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IMPORTANT: Clean any existing oxidation from the contact face of the battery terminal and battery cable using a wire brush before installing the battery cable to the battery terminal.
    Fig 1: Identifying Battery Connections
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    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  1. Connect the negative battery cable (2) to the battery.
  2. Tighten the negative battery cable nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).

  3. Close the negative battery connection cover.
  4. Reset the radio stations and the clock.