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<TD vAlign=top align=left height=34><FONT
face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Battery
Disconnect/Connect</FONT></TD>
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<FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Proper battery
disconnect/connect procedures and precautions are presented numerous places in
SI. It’s important to observe and perform the instructions as presented. Failure
to do so can cause personal injury, cause damage to the vehicle and its
components, and cause various DTCs to set.
The following information
highlights the proper steps to take when disconnecting or connecting a battery.
For specifics, always consult the SI section that applies to the vehicle you’re
servicing.
<FONT color=#ff0000>IMPORTANT:</FONT> To
reduce the risk of personal injury while working near a battery, observe all
safety precautions presented in SI.
Disconnecting
Procedure
1. Record all preset and theft codes from the radio.
2.
Turn off all lamps and accessories.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF
position.
4. Loosen the battery negative cable nut.
5. Disconnect the
battery negative cable from the battery.
Connecting
Procedure
1. Connecting the battery cable(s) should be done only
with the ignition switch in the OFF position. Connecting the battery when the
ignition switch is in the ACCESSORY or RUN positions can cause various DTCs to
set.
<FONT color=#ff0000>TIP:</FONT> If you do
the connection incorrectly, clear DTCs before investigating any trouble codes
for component failure.
2. Clean any existing corrosion from the battery
terminal and battery cable using a wire brush.
3. Connect the battery
negative cable to the battery. Tighten the battery cable nut to
specification.
4. Reset all preset and theft codes previously recorded to the
radio.</FONT></P></TD></Table>
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