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1997 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA

1.6L I4RWDMANUALgas
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Battery Cable - Negative Torque Specs

for 1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata 1.6L I4 · RWD
Units

8 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
Battery Hold-Down Bolt
Do not overtighten
8 lb-ft · 10 Nm
Battery Terminal Bolts
Critical
5 lb-ft · 7 Nm
Bracket Bolts
14 lb-ft · 19 Nm
Connector Screws
3 lb-ft · 4 Nm
Ground Bolt
Critical
10 lb-ft · 13 Nm
Ground Cable Bolt
Critical
10 lb-ft · 13 Nm
Ground Strap Bolt
Critical
Clean contact surfaces
10 lb-ft · 14 Nm
Mounting Bolts
Critical
24 lb-ft · 33 Nm
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