Battery System - 2.0L

2023 Jeep Compass AltitudeSECTION Battery System - 2.0L
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - BATTERY SYSTEM (2.0L)

CALLOUT DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION COMMENT
1 Auxiliary Battery Cable M6 Nut 5 N.m (44 In. Lbs.)  -
- Auxiliary Battery Cable M6 Bolts 7 N.m (62 In. Lbs.)  -
2 PCR Relay to Bracket Nuts 6 N.m (53 In. Lbs.)  -
3 Battery Hold Down Bracket Nut 15 N.m (11 Ft. Lbs.)  -
4 Battery Positive Cable 9 N.m (80 In. Lbs.)  -
5 Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) M6 Nut To Negative Battery Post 5 N.m (44 In. Lbs.)  -
6 M6 Nut Negative Cable To The IBS 11 N.m (8 Ft. Lbs.)  -
7 Negative Main Battery M6 Nut From Auxiliary Battery 8 N.m (71 In. Lbs.)  -
8 Auxiliary Battery Hold Down Bracket Nut 15 N.m (11 Ft. Lbs.)  -
9 Auxiliary Battery Double Ended Torx Stud 6 N.m (53 In. Lbs.)  -
10 Power Reduction Relay (PCR) B+ Terminal Nuts 11 N.m (8 Ft. Lbs.)  -
- Engine Ground to Engine Block 12 N.m (9 Ft. Lbs.)  -
1 Battery Tray Bolts 7 N.m (62 In. Lbs.)  Do not reuse these fasteners. If removed, a NEW  fastener must be installed and tightened to specifications.
2 Battery Tray Bracket Bolt 5 N.m (44 In. Lbs.)  Do not reuse these fasteners. If removed, a NEW  fastener must be installed and tightened to specifications.
3 Battery Tray Bracket Nuts 5 N.m (44 In. Lbs.)  Do not reuse these fasteners. If removed, a NEW  fastener must be installed and tightened to specifications.
- PCR To Ground 11 N.m (8 Ft. Lbs.)  -
- For RHD only: Ground To PCR Bracket 11 N.m (8 Ft. Lbs.)  -
- Battery Ground To Body 8 N.m (71 In. Lbs.)  -
- Battery Ground To Frame 8 N.m (71 In. Lbs.)  -
- Battery Negative Cable 6 N.m (53 In. Lbs.)  -
- Battery Bracket Bolt 5 N.m (44 In. Lbs.)  -
- Power Distribution Center (PDC) To Wiring Connector 8 N.m (71 In. Lbs.)  -
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