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
- If equipped with a manual transaxle, perform the following steps, install the positive/negative battery cable (3) to the starter.
- Install the starter solenoid nut (4).
Tighten:Β Tighten the nut to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).
- Install the positive/negative cable ground terminal (2) to the transaxle stud.
- Install the positive/negative battery cable ground nut (1).
Tighten:Β Tighten the nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- If equipped with a automatic transaxle, perform the following steps, install the positive/negative battery cable (3) to the starter.
- Install the starter solenoid nut (4).
Tighten:Β Tighten the nut to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).
- Install the positive/negative cable ground terminal (1) to the transaxle stud.
- Install the positive/negative battery cable ground nut (2).
Tighten:Β Tighten the nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the positive/negative battery cable clip (6) to the ECM/TCM bracket.
- Install the positive/negative ground terminal (4) to the tie bar stud.
- Install the positive/negative ground nut (3) to the tie bar stud.
- Install the positive/negative battery cable terminal (2) to the junction block terminal stud.
- Install the junction block terminal nut (1).
Tighten:Β Tighten the nut to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
- Close the junction block terminal cover.
- Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and ConnectionΒ .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.