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Battery Ground (Negative) Cable Disconnect/Connect

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Record all of the vehicle preset radio stations (if applicable).
2. Record the customer's radio THEFTLOCK (R) code (if applicable).
3. Battery ground (negative) cable from battery.
Clean
^ Any existing oxidation from the contact face of the battery terminal and battery cable using a wire brush before installing the battery cable to the battery terminal.

INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Battery ground (negative) cable to battery.
Tighten
^ Bolt/screw to 15 N.m (11 lb. ft.).
2. Unlock the THEFTLOCK (R) radio (if applicable).
3. Program the radio stations back into the radio as recorded at beginning of procedure.
4. Set the clock to the current time.