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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 09:56 PM
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I removed the battery the other day, and I am trying to put the positive terminal back on, but i am having a big problem with the screw that tightens the terminal connection. The screw goes into a 2 pieces block, and every time I start to tighten it, the two blocks come apart, and it nevers tightens the terminal properly.
Can someone tell me the secret of getting back on, and if possible take a closeup picture of the terminal, so that I can see how it all goes together. Maybe I have it wrong.
Is there a PDF technical document out there that show it better?
Thanks,
Sean
Old Aug 3, 2008 | 10:02 PM
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http://iihs.net/fsm/?dir=1
maybe this website can help
Old Aug 3, 2008 | 10:14 PM
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Does show anything about the positive terminal. That thing is wacky!
Old Aug 3, 2008 | 10:49 PM
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sorry bro... thought it might have something.... havent looked at my own its under a car cover in my garage maybe someone else can chime in...
Old Aug 3, 2008 | 10:49 PM
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If I remember correctly, I screw in a wedge into mine and that's what tightens it up...
Old Aug 4, 2008 | 12:03 PM
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Default RE: Hooking Positive Battery Terminal Up Problem

Hereis apicture of the end result after I tighten up the screw.

Not sure if this is how it is supposed to look after its tight.

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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 02:46 PM
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Holy hell you got that thing really cranked down don't you!!!
Old Aug 4, 2008 | 06:56 PM
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Can anyone please post a picture of yours. A picture says alot.
Old Aug 4, 2008 | 07:17 PM
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yes, i'll get a pic up shortly

Old Aug 4, 2008 | 07:24 PM
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mine just happens to be
disconnected right now....




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