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
- For 3.6L LGX:
Install the battery negative cable (4) to the battery sensor (2).
- Carefully install the battery negative cable nut (3) while counterhold with a wrench (1) at the torxpin. Tighten to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
Remove all dirt, oil and grease from the battery pole (2) and battery sensor (1).
- Wide open the battery post negative cable clamp of the battery sensor and install the battery sensor to the battery pole without great force.
- Carefully position without great force the battery post negative cable clamp at the bottom of the battery pole as shown in the graphic.
Battery Post Negative Cable Clamp Nut (1) - Install and tighten 4.5 N.m (40 lb in)
- Electrical Connector (2) - Connect
Rear Compartment Side Trim Panel Access Hole Cover (1) - Install
CAUTION: - For 2.0L LTG:
Install the battery negative cable (4) to the battery sensor (2).
- Carefully install the battery negative cable nut (3) while counterhold with a wrench (1) at the torxpin. Tighten to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
Remove all dirt, oil and grease from the battery pole (2) and battery sensor (1).
- Wide open the battery post negative cable clamp of the battery sensor and install the battery sensor to the battery pole without great force.
- Carefully position without great force the battery post negative cable clamp at the bottom of the battery pole as shown in the graphic.
Battery Post Negative Cable Clamp Nut (2) - Install and tighten 4.5 N.m (40 lb in)
- Electrical Connector (1) - Connect
Battery Terminal Cover (1) - Install
- Ignition - On/Vehicle - In Service Mode & Engine - Off
- Program the volatile memory. Volatile Memory Programming
- Program all of the customer's radio station presets and set the radio clock to the current time.
- If diagnosing a stop/start complaint, conduct the battery sensor module learn procedure. Battery Sensor Module Learn to verify repair.
Inform customer that the Stop/Start feature will not be available until the vehicle is allowed to sit for at least 3 hours undisturbed.
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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.
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