Positive: Service and Repair

BATTERY POSITIVE CABLE REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

2. Unsnap the positive battery cable cap.
3. Disconnect the positive battery cable.
4. Remove the underhood bussed electrical center (UBEC) cover. Position the lower cover to the side.




5. Remove the positive battery cable bolt at the UBEC.

IMPORTANT: The bolt is integral to the battery cable and is not removable.




6. Unsnap the junction block cover.
7. Remove the positive battery cable (1) from the junction block.




8. Raise and suitably support the vehicle with safety stands. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
9. Remove the engine protection shield.
10. Remove the positive battery cable channel bolt.
11. Slide the channel pin out of the oil pan tab.
12. Remove the positive battery cable from the channel.




13. Remove the positive cable nut (1).
14. Remove the positive cable from the starter.
15. Remove the positive cable clip from the clip on the oil pan.
16. Remove the positive cable from the clip on the oil pan.
17. Remove the positive battery cable.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the positive battery cable.
2. Install the positive cable to the clip on the oil pan.
3. Install the positive cable to the starter.
4. Install the positive cable nut (1).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten the nut to 9 N.m (80 lb in).




5. Install the positive battery cable to the channel.
6. Slide the channel pin into the oil pan tab.
7. Install the positive battery cable channel bolt.

Tighten the bolt to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

8. Install the engine protection shield.
9. Lower the vehicle.




10. Install the positive battery cable (1) into the junction block.

Tighten the nut to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

11. Snap the junction block cover closed.




12. Tighten the positive cable bolt at the UBEC.

Tighten the bolt to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

13. Position the UBEC lower cover.
14. Install the UBEC cover.




15. Connect the positive battery cable.

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

16. Snap the positive battery cable cap closed.
17. Connect the negative battery cable.