Battery Cables - Removal
REMOVAL
NEGATIVE
1. Turn the ignition switch to the Off position. Be certain that all electrical accessories are turned off.
2. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable terminal clamp (3).
3. Remove the bolt (4) securing the negative cable to the left front fender.
4. One at a time, trace the battery cable retaining pushpins (3) , fasteners and routing clips until the cable is free from the vehicle.
5. Remove the bolt (4) securing the negative cable to the engine.
6. Remove the bolt (6) securing the negative cable to the left frame rail.
7. Remove the battery negative cable from the vehicle.
POSITIVE
1. Turn the ignition switch to the Off position. Be certain that all electrical accessories are turned off.
2. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable terminal clamp (3).
3. Disconnect the battery positive cable terminal clamp (1).
4. Remove the nut (9) securing the cable to the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) (5).
5. Disconnect the wire harness connector (6) at the TIPM.
6. Disconnect the wire harness connector (7) pushpin from the TIPM housing.
7. Disconnect the battery cable retaining pushpin (8) securing the cable to the battery tray.
8. Raise the vehicle on a hoist, Maintenance.
9. Disconnect the battery cable retaining pushpins (1) securing the cable to the left frame rail.
10. Remove the nut (5) securing the cable to the starter solenoid (6).
11. Lower the vehicle.
12. Lift the terminal cap (4) and remove the nut (3) securing the cable (1) to the alternator (2).
13. Disconnect any remaining pushpins securing the cable to the vehicle.
14. Remove the battery positive cable from the vehicle.