Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Single Battery)

BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE (SINGLE BATTERY)

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.

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.




Install the battery ground negative cable and bolt to the battery.

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