Engine Starting System & Charging System (2.5L): Battery: Installation
CAUTION:
- If the battery terminal is worn and the terminal section is loose, replace it with a new battery.
- After connecting the ground terminal to the battery sensor, the initial diagnosis of the electronic throttle control is conducted by the vehicle. Therefore, wait for 10 seconds or more after turning the ignition switch to ON, and then start the engine.
- Install the battery.
- Install the battery holder.
Tightening torque:
3.5 N.m (0.4 kgf-m, 2.6 ft-lb)
- Install the battery cable holder.
- Connect the positive terminal of battery.CAUTION: As residual anti-rust grease or dirt on the threads (bolts and nuts), terminals and seating surfaces may cause overtorque, clean and degrease them.
Tightening torque:
6 N.m (0.6 kgf-m, 4.4 ft-lb)
- After connecting the battery positive terminal, apply a thin coat of anti-rust grease to the terminal section.CAUTION: This procedure is required to prevent rust and suppress sulfation.
Preparation items:
Grease: Viscotech R174 or equivalent Ref. to RECOMMENDED MATERIALS>GREASE>STARTING/CHARGING SYSTEM
(A) Anti-rust grease application area - Install the battery sensor. (When the battery is replaced) Ref. to STARTING/CHARGING SYSTEMS (H4DO)>BATTERY SENSOR>INSTALLATION .
- Connect the connector to the battery sensor. (When the battery has not been replaced)
- Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .