Replacement Procedure (Battery to Underhood Junction Block)

BATTERY POSITIVE CABLE REPLACEMENT (BATTERY TO UNDERHOOD JUNCTION BLOCK)

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

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

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery.




2. Disconnect the positive battery cable (1) from the battery.
3. Remove the under hood junction block.
4. Unseat the cable retainer from the under hood area near the LT shock tower.
5. Remove the rear seat cushion.
6. Remove the drivers seat assembly.
7. Pull back the carpet and sound insulation padding in order to expose the battery positive cable. Refer to Carpet Replacement in Interior Trim.




8. Release the cable hold down clips in the interior and trunk area to the vehicle.
9. Pull the interior to engine compartment grommet from the interior in order to release the cable.
10. Remove the positive cable from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Route the battery cable through the engine compartment pass through and up to the underhood junction block.
2. Seat the grommet from the vehicle interior area.




3. Route the battery positive cable along the floor pan of the interior and trunk area.
4. Secure the positive battery cable to the interior area and trunk compartment clips.
5. Position the sound insulation and carpet to the interior. Refer to Carpet Replacement in Interior Trim.
6. Install the drivers seat assembly.
7. Install the rear seat cushion.
8. Secure the cable retainer to the under hood area near the LT shock tower.
9. Install the under hood junction block.




10. Connect the positive battery cable to the battery.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten the positive battery terminal bolt (1) to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).

11. Connect the negative battery cable (2) to the battery.