Negative: Service and Repair
Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/ConnectREMOVAL PROCEDURE
CAUTION:
^ This vehicle has a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Refer to SIR Component Views in order to determine whether you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring. When you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring refer to Repair Instructions in SIR. Failure to follow the CAUTIONS could cause air bag deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs.
^ Before servicing any electrical component, the ignition key 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 of the vehicle away preset radio stations (if applicable).
2. Turn OFF all the lamps and accessories.
3. Make sure the ignition switch is OFF.
4. Remove the battery ground (negative) cable with the battery ground (negative) terminal bolt from the battery.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
IIMPORTANT: Clean any existing oxidation from the contact face of the battery terminal and battery cable using a wire brush before installing the battery cable to the battery terminal.
1. Attach the battery ground (negative) cable to battery with the battery ground (negative) terminal bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the battery ground (negative) terminal bolt to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
2. Set the clock and program the preset radio stations.
3. Using a scan tool, erase ABS Code C1255.