61 14 ... Removing and Installing/Replacing Engine Compartment B+ Terminal

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove electronics box

Open cap (1) and release nut underneath.

Tightening torque 61 12 4AZ. See 12 AUXILIARY CABLE .

Remove cable lug mounting from positive battery leads.

Fig 1: Identifying Positive Battery Leads Cap

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Remove cover (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Cover

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Unscrew nuts (1).

Tightening torque 61 12 4AZ. See 12 AUXILIARY CABLE .

Remove positive leads.

Release lock (2).

Remove B+ terminal with frame (3).

Installation:

Frame (3) must snap correctly into B+ terminal.

Fig 3: Identifying Positive Leads

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