Positive: Service and Repair

BATTERY POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE CABLE REPLACEMENT

IMPORTANT:
- Always use replacement cables that are of the same type, diameter and length of the cables that are being replaced.
- Always route the replacement cable the same way as the original cable.

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Open the protective cover to access the positive battery cable terminal.
3. Loosen the positive battery cable nut (3).
4. Remove the positive battery cable (4) from the battery.




5. Remove the bolt (1) securing the negative battery cable ground (2) to the battery tray.




6. Press the locking tabs inward in order the remove the underhood fuse block cover from the underhood fuse block.
7. Remove the nuts (1) securing the battery cables to the underhood fuse block.




8. Remove the battery cable harness clips (1, 2) from the battery tray.
9. Remove the left wheelhouse liner.




10. Remove the starter terminal nut (1) and remove the positive battery cable terminal (2) from the starter.




11. Remove the bolt (5) securing the negative battery cable ground terminal (4) to the engine block.
12. Remove the battery cable clip (3) from the engine wiring harness bracket.
13. Remove the battery cables from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Insert the battery cables to the vehicle.
2. Install the battery cable clip (3) to the engine wiring harness bracket.
3. Install the bolt (5) securing the negative battery cable ground terminal (4) to the engine block.

Tighten the bolt to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.




4. Install the positive battery cable terminal (2) to the starter and the starter terminal nut (1).
5. Install the left wheelhouse liner.




6. Install the battery cable harness clips (1, 2) to the battery tray.




7. Tighten the nuts (1) securing the battery cables to the underhood fuse block.

Tighten the nuts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

8. Install the underhood fuse block cover to the underhood fuse block, engaging the locking tabs.




9. Install the bolt (1) securing the negative battery cable ground (2) to the battery tray.

Tighten the bolt to 9 N.m (80 lb in).




10. Install the positive battery cable (4) to the battery.
11. Tighten the positive battery cable nut (3).

Tighten the nut to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

12. Close the protective cover to access the positive battery cable terminal.
13. Connect the negative battery cable.