Installation Procedure

2013 Suzuki SX4 Crossover, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Installation Procedure
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Fig 1: Negative Battery Cable Ground Terminal, Nut And Transaxle Stud
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  1. Install the negative battery cable to the wiring loom and re-tape the loom.
  2. Install the negative battery cable ground terminal (1) to the transaxle stud.
    CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  3. Install the negative battery cable ground terminal nut (2) to the transaxle stud.

    Tightening torque 

    Tighten the nut to 45 N.m (33 lb ft). 

    Fig 2: Negative Battery Cable Ground Terminal, Nut And Wheelhouse Stud
    G04843497Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  4. Install the negative battery cable ground terminal to the wheelhouse stud.
  5. Install the negative battery cable ground terminal nut to the wheelhouse stud.

    Tightening torque 

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

    Fig 3: Body Wiring Harness Electrical Connector, Negative Battery Cable Electrical Connector And Battery Current Sensor
    G04843498Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  6. Connect the body wiring harness electrical connector (4) to the battery current sensor (5).
  7. Connect the negative battery cable electrical connector (7) to the body wiring harness electrical connector (2).
    Fig 4: Battery Cable Clip And Battery Tray Support Bracket
    G04843499Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  8. Connect the positive and negative battery cable clip (3) to the battery tray support bracket.
  9. Connect the positive and negative battery cable clip to the side of the battery tray support bracket.
  10. Install the battery box. Refer to INSTALLATION PROCEDURE .
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  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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