Battery Terminal Disconnection and Reconnection: Reconnection

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NOTE: Some systems store data in memory (including seat position, mirror position, etc) that is lost when the battery is disconnected. Do the following procedures to restore the systems back to normal operation.

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

Fig 1: Identifying Battery, Positive And Negative Cable
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Apply multipurpose grease to the terminals to prevent corrosion.
Enter the anti-theft code for the audio unit or the audio-navigation unit (if equipped).
Enter the audio presets.
Set the clock (for vehicles without navigation).
If you disconnected the battery with the power sliding door open, do the resetting the power sliding door control unit procedure (see RESETTING THE POWER SLIDING DOOR CONTROL UNIT ).
If you disconnected the battery with the power tailgate open, do the resetting the power tailgate control unit procedure (see RESETTING THE POWER TAILGATE CONTROL UNIT ).