Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection

Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection

Disconnecting Procedure

Caution: Batteries produce explosive gases. Batteries contain corrosive acid. Batteries supply levels of electrical current high enough to cause burns. Therefore, in order to reduce the risk of personal injury while working near a battery, observe the following guidelines:

* Always shield your eyes.

* Avoid leaning over the battery whenever possible.

* Do not expose the battery to open flames or sparks.

* Do not allow battery acid to contact the eyes or the skin.

- Flush any contacted areas with water immediately and thoroughly.

- Get medical help.

Caution: Before servicing any electrical component, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position and all electrical loads must be OFF, unless instructed otherwise in these procedures. If a tool or equipment could easily come in contact with a live exposed electrical terminal, also disconnect the negative battery cable. Failure to follow these precautions may cause personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.




1. Record all preset and theft codes from the radio.
2. Turn off all lamps and accessories.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
4. Open the negative battery cable cover.
5. Loosen the negative battery cable nut.
6. Remove the negative battery cable (1) from the battery.

Connecting Procedure




1. Clean any existing corrosion from the battery terminal and battery cable (1) using a wire brush.
2. Install the negative battery cable (1) to the battery.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

3. Tighten the negative battery cable nut.

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

4. Close the negative battery cable cover.
5. Reset all preset and theft codes previously recorded to the radio.