Installation Procedure

2006 Isuzu Ascender S, 5.3 M, 4WDSECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: Identifying Battery Cable Retainers
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  1. Install the negative battery cable to the wiring loom and re-tape the loom.
  2. Install the battery cable retainers (1) to the engine.
  3. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  4. Install the negative battery cable ground terminal to the transaxle.

    Tighten the negative battery cable ground terminal bolt to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).

  5. Fig 2: View Of Negative Battery Cable Ground Terminal Nut
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  6. Install the negative battery cable ground terminal to the wheelhouse stud.

    Tighten the ground terminal nut to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

  7. Fig 3: View Of Battery, Cables & Related Components
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  8. Connect the body wiring harness electrical connector (4) to the battery current sensor (5).
  9. Connect the negative battery cable electrical connector (7) to the body wiring harness electrical connector (2).
  10. Fig 4: View Of Battery Cables & Terminal Nut
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  11. Connect the positive and negative battery cable clip (3) to the battery tray support bracket.
  12. Install the battery box. Refer to Battery Box ReplacementΒ .
  13. Connect the negative battery cable and install the upper battery box. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and ConnectionΒ .
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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