Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Removal and Installation

Battery Negative Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the bolt that secures the harness to the front wheelhouse panel (1).
3. Remove the bolt that secures the harness to the shock tower (2).
4. Remove the harness from the engine harness bracket.




5. Remove the bolt that secures the harness to the engine block.

Installation Procedure

IMPORTANT:
- The negative battery cable must not be connected to the battery prior to the installation of the engine harness ground terminal to the engine block.
- The negative battery cable must not be connected to the battery prior to the installation of the instrument panel harness and the engine harness to the powertrain control module.

1. Clip the harness to the engine harness bracket.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

2. Install the bolt that secures the harness to the shock tower (2).

Tighten:
Tighten the bolt to 10 Nm (89 lb in).

3. Install the bolt that secures the harness to the engine block.

Tighten:
Tighten the bolt to 50 Nm (37 lb ft).

4. Install the bolt that secures the harness to the wheelhouse panel (1).

Tighten:
Tighten the bolt to 10 Nm (89 lb in).




5. Connect the negative battery cable to the battery.