Negative: Service and Repair

Battery Negative Cable Replacement (LAT)

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.
2. Remove the negative battery cable ground nut (1) from the engine block stud.
3. Remove the negative battery cable ground lead (2) from the stud.




4. Remove the negative battery cable ground nut (3) from the tie bar stud.
5. Remove the negative battery cable ground lead (4) from the stud.




6. Disconnect the body wiring harness electrical connector (2) from the battery current sensor (1).




7. Cut the tape (1) securing the negative cable to the positive cable.

Important: Note the routing of the negative battery cable assembly prior to removing.

8. Remove the negative battery cable assembly (3).
9. Place the cable assembly on a clean work surface.
10. Measure from one end of the negative battery cable to the current sensor location. Record this measurement for reference during installation.
11. Remove the battery current sensor (2) from the negative battery cable.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the battery current sensor (2) to the NEW negative battery cable.
2. Measure from the same end as earlier, and slide the current sensor to that measurement on the negative battery cable.
3. Place the NEW negative battery cable (3) next to the positive battery cable (4).
4. Install NEW tape (1) securing the negative cable to the positive cable.




5. Connect the body wiring harness electrical connector (2) to the battery current sensor (1).




6. Install the negative battery cable ground lead (4) to the tie bar stud.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

7. Install the negative battery cable ground nut (3) to the stud.

Tighten the nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).




8. Install the negative battery cable ground lead (2) to the engine block stud.
9. Install the negative battery cable ground nut (1) to the stud.

Tighten the nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

10. Connect the negative battery cable.