Battery Negative Cable Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.




1. Disconnect the battery negative cable from the battery by turning the battery terminal bolt in a counterclockwise direction.
2. Disconnect the battery negative cable lead from the inner fender panel.




3. Disconnect the battery negative cable lead from the engine block.
4. Remove the battery negative cable from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the battery negative cable to the vehicle.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.




2. Connect the battery negative cable lead to the engine block.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt that retains the battery negative cable lead to the engine block to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).




3. Connect the battery negative cable lead to the inner fender panel.

Tighten
Tighten the nut that retains the battery negative cable to the inner fender well to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

4. Connect the battery negative cable to the battery.

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