Installation Procedure

2006 Isuzu Ascender S, 5.3 M, 4WDSECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: View Of Positive Battery Cable Boot
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  1. Position the battery positive cable in the engine compartment.
  2. Install the positive battery cable to the generator.
  3. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  4. Install the positive battery cable terminal nut (1).

    Tighten:Β  Tighten the nut to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

  5. Position the positive battery cable boot (3).
  6. Fig 2: Locating Negative Battery Cable At Block & Positive At Starter
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  7. Install the positive battery cable terminal (2) to the starter.
  8. Install the positive battery cable nut (1) to the starter.

    Tighten:Β  Tighten the nut to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

  9. Install the battery positive cable harness to the fir-tree retainer on the PCM bracket.
  10. Install the battery positive cable into the conduit.
  11. Connect the battery cable conduit to the conduit retaining clip.
  12. Fig 3: Identifying Positive Battery Cable Terminal At Junction Block
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  13. Install the positive battery cable terminal (2) to the junction block.
  14. Tighten the positive battery cable terminal bolt (1) at the junction block.

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

  15. Fig 4: View Of Battery, Cables & Battery Control Module
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  16. Install the positive battery cable (1) to the battery.
  17. Tighten the battery positive cable bolt.

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

  18. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and ConnectionΒ .
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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.
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  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.