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 negative battery cable.
- Position the negative cable and forward lamp wiring harness ring terminals to the frame.
Insert the anti-rotation tab on the forward lamp wiring harness into the hole in the frame.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice . - Install the forward lamp wiring harness ground/negative cable bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the forward lamp wiring harness ground/negative cable bolt to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
- Position the negative cable and engine wiring harness ring terminals to the engine block. Position the anti-rotation tab on the negative cable in the correct location.
- Install the engine wiring harness ground/negative cable bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the engine wiring harness ground/negative cable bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Install the engine protection shield. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement .
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the negative cable clip to the positive cable clip.
- Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
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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.