Installation Procedure

2006 Isuzu Ascender S, 5.3 M, 4WDSECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: Identifying Battery Cable & Current Sensor
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  1. Squeeze the negative battery cable together.
  2. IMPORTANT: Ensure the generator battery current sensor is installed in the correct direction and location on the negative battery cable.
  3. Slide the NEW generator battery current sensor (1) up onto the negative battery cable and insert the tab under the negative battery cable terminal cover.
  4. Wrap electrical tape around the generator battery current sensor leg in order to secure the sensor to the negative battery cable.
  5. Install the negative battery cable clips to the cable to the locations previously marked during removal.
  6. Install the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Replacement (4.2L Engine)Β  or Battery Negative Cable Replacement (5.3L and 6.0L Engines)Β .
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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