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ActiveTuning 95-01 Nissan Maxima Custom Engine Grounding System
Installation Time: Approximately 30 minutes
Tools Required:
- 10 mm socket
- Ratchet
- Short Extension
- Long Extension
- Emery paper, grinder, or Dremel to clean grounding locations for good contact
Materials Provided:
- 4 Ground Cables
- 2 M6 Bolts
- 2 M6 Flat Washers
- 1 M6 Nut
Installation
Four grounds will be installed in these approximate locations:
Install the 14" grounding cable from the negative battery terminal to the chassis. Attach one to the negative terminal bolt with the nut provided:
The arrow shows the 10mm bolt under which the other end is attached. Be sure to clean the paint from all of these attachment points for good electrical conductivity. Here is a close-up:
The 16" cable is installed from the cylinder head empty M6 threaded hole near the dipstick and to the chassis with the M6 bolt and washer provided:
Be sure again to clean away the paint for a good connection. Using these existing harness ground locations provides the opportunity to improve some old corroded connections as well:
The 12" cable runs from the timing cover harness bracket bolt to the chassis ground locations nearest where the last cable was installed:
Again, clean up the chassis attachment point well:
The last 15" cable is installed from the firewall the the intake:
If you bend the wire holder down slightly the ground cable will fit in it well. You may secure the cables as you see fit with the cable ties provided.
That’s it you’re done! You should notice a smoother running engine, faster starting, a better idle, a few additional HP and better mileage.
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