Battery Cable: Service and Repair

Battery Cables - 4.0L









Removal and Installation

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Vehicle Jacking and Lifting.

2. Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to Battery Disconnect Battery Disconnect.

3. Remove the starter solenoid terminals protective cap.

4. Remove the starter solenoid wire cable terminal nut.
- To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).

5. Remove the starter solenoid positive cable terminal nut.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).

6. Disconnect the starter solenoid wire cable terminal.

7. Disconnect the starter solenoid positive cable terminal.

8. Remove the nut and disconnect the starter motor ground cable terminal.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

9. Disconnect the power steering pressure switch electrical connector.

10. Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector.

11. Disconnect the oil pressure sending unit electrical connector.

12. Remove the nut and position the battery cable engine front cover bracket aside.
- To install, tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).

13. Remove the nut and position the battery cable frame bracket aside.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).

14. Release the battery cable harness locators from the front of the engine.

15. Disconnect the 2 generator electrical connectors.

16. Position the protective cover aside, remove the nut and position the generator B+ terminal aside.
- To install, tighten to 17 Nm (150 lb-in).

17. Release the battery cable harness locator from the generator harness guide.

18. Open the Battery Junction Box (BJB) cover and remove the 2 BJB nuts.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).

19. Disconnect the BJB terminal.

20. Remove the nut and position the battery cable body ground terminal aside.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).

21. Remove the 2 battery cable harness locators from the battery tray.

22. Disconnect the battery cable harness electrical connector.

23. Remove the battery cables.

24. To install, reverse the removal procedure.