Battery Negative Cable Replacement

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




2. Disconnect the battery negative cable lead from the inner fender panel.
3. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.




4. Disconnect the battery negative cable lead from the engine block.
5. Remove the battery negative cable from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the battery negative cable to the vehicle.




2. Connect the battery negative cable lead to the engine block.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt that retains the battery negative cable lead to the engine block to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

3. Lower the vehicle.




4. Connect the battery negative cable lead to the inner fender panel.

Tighten
Tighten the nut that retains the battery negative cable to the inner fender well to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

5. Connect the battery negative cable to the battery.

Tighten
Tighten the battery negative terminal bolt to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).