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HOMESERVICE MANUALSISUZU2006ASCENDER S, 5.3 M, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 291 (ENGINE ELECTRICAL)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSBATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE REPLACEMENT (4.2L ENGINE)INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2006 Isuzu Ascender S, 5.3 M, 4WD

Installation Procedure

2006 Isuzu Ascender S, 5.3 M, 4WDSECTION Installation Procedure
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IMPORTANT:
  • The negative battery cable must not be connected to the battery prior to the installation of the engine harness ground terminal to the engine block.
  • The negative battery cable must not be connected to the battery prior to the installation of the instrument panel harness and the engine harness to the powertrain control module.
    Fig 1: Locating Negative Battery Cable At Block & Positive At Starter
    GM1804782Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the negative battery cable and re-tape the conduit.
  2. Position the negative battery cable ground to the engine block.
    3. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  3. Install the negative battery cable ground terminal bolt (3) to the engine block.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

    4. Fig 2: Identifying Battery Cab les & Related Components
    GM1804779Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the negative battery cable ground terminal to the shock tower. Ensure that the anti-rotation tab is inserted into the hole in the shock tower.
  5. Install the negative battery cable ground terminal bolt (5) to the shock tower.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  6. Install the negative battery cable ground terminal (1) to the left wheelhouse panel. Ensure that the anti-rotation tab (6) is inserted into the hole in the wheelhouse panel.
  7. Install the negative battery cable ground terminal bolt (2) at the left wheelhouse panel.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  8. Install the negative battery cable clip (3) to the shock tower.
    9. Fig 3: View Of Battery, Cables & Battery Control Module
    GM1804767Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (2) to the generator battery control module.
  10. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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