Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure

BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.




1. Turn off all the lamps and accessories.
2. Turn the ignition OFF.
3. Loosen the negative cable bolt.
4. Remove the battery cable from the battery.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

IMPORTANT: Clean any existing corrosion from the battery terminal bolt flange and the battery cable end.




1. Install the battery cable to the battery.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Tighten the negative cable bolt.

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