Replacement Procedure (Underhood Junction Block to Starter)

BATTERY POSITIVE CABLE REPLACEMENT (UNDERHOOD JUNCTION BLOCK TO STARTER)

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery.

IMPORTANT:
- Always use replacement cables that are of the same type, diameter and length of the cables that you are replacing.
- Always route the replacement cable the same way as the original.




2. Disconnect the positive battery cable nut (1) from the underhood junction block terminal.
3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.




4. Remove the positive battery cable nut (2).
5. Disconnect the positive battery cable (1) from the starter.
6. Remove the positive battery cable from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Place the battery cable in the vehicle using the original routing.
2. Connect the positive battery cable (1) to the starter and the positive cable nut (2).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten the starter terminal nut to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).

3. Tape the positive battery cable to the negative battery cable near the transmission.
4. Lower the vehicle.




5. Connect the positive cable (2) to the underhood junction block.
6. Connect the positive battery cable nut (1) to the underhood junction block.

Tighten the bolt (2) to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).

7. Connect the negative battery cable to the battery.