Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.




1. Turn off all the lamps and accessories.
2. Turn the ignition OFF.
3. Remove the battery ground (negative) cable and bolt from the battery.




4. Remove the battery ground (negative) cable and bolt from the battery for auxiliary battery.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

IMPORTANT: Clean any existing corrosion from the battery terminal bolt flange and the battery cable end.




1. Install the battery ground (negative) cable and bolt to the battery.

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

NOTE: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

IMPORTANT: Clean any existing corrosion from the battery terminal bolt flange and the battery cable end.




2. Install the battery ground (negative) cable and bolt to the battery for the auxiliary battery.

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