Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Installation Procedure
- Install the positive battery cable into the wiring harness conduit.
- Install the battery cable harness to the vehicle.
- Install the battery cable harness to the retainers.
- Install the ground cable to the transaxle stud.NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
- Install the transaxle stud nut.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
- Install the positive battery cable to the starter motor BAT terminal.
- Install the nut to the starter solenoid BAT terminal.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 9.5 N.m (84 lb in).
- Install the front lower air deflector. Refer to RADIATOR AIR BAFFLE AND DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT - LOWER in Engine Cooling.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the positive battery cable harness to the BEC.
- Install the BEC to the strut tower.
- Install the positive battery cable to the BEC.
- Install the junction block lead nut to the positive battery cable.
Tighten
Tighten the lead nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Install the remote positive stud cover.
- Install the ground wire and the bolt to the frame.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Install the positive battery cable to the battery.
Tighten
Tighten the terminal bolt to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
- Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.