Battery Positive Cable Replacement (Battery to Underhood Junction Block)

Battery Positive Cable Replacement (Battery to Underhood Junction Block)

Removal Procedure

Note:
* 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 cable.




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the carpet. Refer to Floor Panel Carpet Replacement (Service and Repair).
3. Open the positive battery cable (1) cover.
4. Loosen the positive battery cable bolt.
5. Remove the positive battery cable from the battery.
6. Disconnect the positive battery cable electrical connector (9) from the body harness electrical connector (8).




7. From inside the vehicle, remove the positive battery cable clips (1) from the weld studs.
8. Remove the positive battery cable clip (2) from the floor pan.




9. Remove the positive battery cable clip (2) from the latch bar.
10. Remove the positive battery cable from the body clip (3). Unfold the tabs in order to remove the cable.
11. Remove the positive battery cable clips (3) from the weld studs.
12. Remove the positive battery cable clip (4) from the floor pan.




13. Remove the positive battery cable from the body wiring harness clips (1).




14. Remove the positive battery cable clip (2) from the weld stud.
15. Remove the positive battery cable from the body wiring harness clips (3).
16. Unseat the grommet (1) from the front of dash.




17. From under the hood, remove the junction block cover.
18. Remove the junction block nut (1).
19. Remove the positive battery cable (to starter) terminal (2) from the stud.




20. Remove the positive battery cable (3) from the body wiring harness clip (2).
21. Remove the positive battery cable clip (1) from the junction block.
22. Remove the positive battery cable from under the junction block.
23. Route the positive battery cable through the hole in the front of dash.
24. From inside the vehicle, remove the positive battery cable.

Installation Procedure




1. From inside the vehicle, layout the positive battery cable assembly.
2. Route the positive battery cable through the hole in the front of dash.
3. From under the hood, route the positive battery cable under the junction block.
4. Install the positive battery cable clip (1) to the junction block.
5. Install the positive battery cable (3) from the body wiring harness clip (2).




6. Install the positive battery cable (to starter) terminal (2) to the stud.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

7. Install the junction block nut (1) and tighten to 17 Nm (13 lb ft).
8. Install the junction block cover.




9. From inside the vehicle, seat the grommet (1) to the front of dash.
10. Install the positive battery cable to the body wiring harness clips (3).
11. Install the positive battery cable clip (2) to the weld stud.




12. Install the positive battery cable to the body wiring harness clips (1).




13. Install the positive battery cable clip (4) to the floor pan.
14. Install the positive battery cable clips (3) to the weld studs.
15. Install the positive battery cable to the body clip (3).
16. Install the positive battery cable clip (2) to the latch bar.




17. Install the positive battery cable clip (2) to the floor pan.
18. Install the positive battery cable clips (1) to the weld studs.




19. Connect the positive battery cable electrical connector (9) to the body harness electrical connector (8).
20. Install the positive battery cable to the battery.
21. Tighten the positive battery cable bolt to 17 Nm (13 lb ft).
22. Close the positive battery cable (1) cover.
23. Install the carpet. Refer to Floor Panel Carpet Replacement (Service and Repair).
24. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair).