Installation Procedure

For RWD, install the battery negative cable in the same position as the original.
For A4WD, install the battery negative cable in the same position as the original.

Fig 1: Installing Battery Negative Cable
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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Connect the battery negative cable to the engine.
Tighten

Tighten the nut to 40 N.m (29 lb ft).
Install the engine harness to the stud.
Tighten

Tighten the nut to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
Connect the battery negative cable ground lead to the radiator support.
Tighten

Tighten the stud to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).
Connect the battery negative terminal bolt to the battery.
Tighten

Tighten the bolt to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).