Safety Warning
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Battery System - 2.0L
2023 Jeep Compass RedSECTION Battery System - 2.0L
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.) | - |
RENDER: 1.0x
NO RELATED
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.