Battery, Disconnecting And Connecting: Notes

Special tools and workshop equipment required

CAUTION:

Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components:

When working on pyrotechnic components (for example the airbag, belt tensioner), it is necessary to disconnect the battery with the ignition turned on, contrary to the following description. Refer to Safety Precautions when Working with Pyrotechnic Components .

Disconnecting

-- Turn off the ignition.

-- Then remove the ignition key, if equipped.

-- If equipped open the heat shield cover.

-- If equipped, open the cover on the battery negative terminal.

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-- Loosen the nut -2- several turns and remove the battery ground cable terminal -1- from the battery terminal.

Connecting

Pay attention to the following when disconnecting the Battery -A-.

-- Disconnect the connector -2- from the Battery Monitoring Control Module -J367- -3-.

Fig 1: Connecting Battery

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-- Install the battery ground cable terminal by hand on the battery ground cable terminal "-".

-- Tighten the nut -1-.

-- Reconnect the connector -2- to the Battery Monitoring Control Module -J367-.

-- Turn on the ignition.

-- Check time and adjust if necessary.

-- Window, open and close all the way.

-- Then, with the windows closed, pull the power window switch until the relay audibly switches.

-- Check the convenience switching for the window regulators.

While comfort switching is operated, window must close without holding the power window switch.

NOTE:

After connecting the power supply, the ABS warning lamp may only go out after the vehicle has been driven a few yards.