Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Battery Cable Assembly: Installation
- Set the battery cable assembly, and secure the battery cable assembly to the bracket with claw.
- Secure the battery cable assembly with the claw (D) and clip (C).
- Install the engine wiring harness to the clip (B), and connect the connector (A).
- Secure the battery cable assembly with the clip (A) and clip (B).
- Connect the connector (C), connector (D), connector (E) and the terminal (F).
Tightening torque:
15.5 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.4 ft-lb)
- Install the V-belt cover.
Tightening torque:
7 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 5.2 ft-lb)
- Connect the ground terminal (C).
Tightening torque:
14 N.m (1.4 kgf-m, 10.3 ft-lb)
- Connect the terminal B (B) and connector (A).
Tightening torque:
11 N.m (1.1 kgf-m, 8.1 ft-lb)
- Install the air intake boot. Refer to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DO)>Air Intake Boot>INSTALLATION .
- Connect the terminal (A) to the slow blow fuse (B).
Tightening torque:
5.5 N.m (0.6 kgf-m, 4.1 ft-lb)
- Set the terminal of battery cable assembly to the terminal base.
- Connect the slow blow fuse to the terminal base.
Tightening torque:
7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
- Connect the terminal (C), terminal (B) and terminal (A).
Tightening torque:
T1: 7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
T2: 14 N.m (1.4 kgf-m, 10.3 ft-lb)
- Install the battery cable assembly to the clip (E).
- Install the battery cable holder (D), and connect the ground terminal (C).
Tightening torque:
7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
- Install the ground cable to the clip (B), and connect the ground terminal (A).
Tightening torque:
13 N.m (1.3 kgf-m, 9.6 ft-lb)
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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.