Battery Cable Replacement (Negative)

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

IMPORTANT: When replacing battery cables be sure to use replacement cables that are the same type, gauge and length.




1. Disconnect the battery negative cable from the battery.
2. Remove the battery negative cable bolt and the battery ground negative cable from the frame rail near the underhood accessory wiring junction block.
3. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.




4. Remove the transaxle stud nut (3) and disconnect the battery ground negative cable (4) from the transaxle stud.




5. Remove the battery cable retainers (2,3,4) from the frame.
6. Remove the battery ground negative cable from the wiring harness conduit.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the battery ground negative cable into the wiring harness conduit.
2. Install the battery cable retainers (2,3,4) to the frame.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.




3. Install the battery ground negative cable (4) and the transaxle stud nut (3) to the transaxle stud.

Tighten
Tighten the transaxle stud nut (3) to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

4. Lower the vehicle.




5. Connect the battery ground negative cable and the battery negative cable bolt to the frame rail near the underhood accessory wiring junction block.

Tighten
Tighten the battery negative cable bolt to 8 N.m (71 lb in).

6. Connect the battery negative cable to the battery.

Tighten
Tighten the battery negative cable terminal bolt to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).