Battery Terminal Disconnection and Reconnection: Reconnection

NOTE: Some systems store data in memory that is lost when the battery is disconnected Do the following procedures before disconnecting the battery

Clean the battery terminals.
Test the battery BATTERY TEST
Reconnect the positive cable (A) to the battery (B) first, then reconnect the negative cable (C) to the battery
NOTE: Always disconnect the negative cable from the battery first

Fig 1: Battery Reconnection
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Apply multipurpose grease to the terminals to prevent corrosion
Enter the anti-theft code(s) for the audio system and/or the navigation system (if equipped).
2000-05 models : Do the ECM idle learn procedure