Positive: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

CAUTION:
^ Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.
^ Refer to SIR Handling Caution in Cautions and Notices.

When replacing battery cables be sure to use replacement cables that are the same type, gauge and length.




1. Disconnect the battery ground (negative) cable from the battery.
2. Disconnect the battery (positive) cable from the battery.




3. Remove the remote positive stud cover.
4. Remove the battery (positive) cable junction block lead nut and battery (positive) cable from the underhood accessory wiring junction block.




5. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
6. Remove the battery (positive) cable from the starter motor BAT terminal.




7. Remove the battery cable retainers from the engine frame.
8. Remove the battery (positive) cable from the wiring harness conduit.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the battery (positive) cable into the wiring harness conduit.
2. Install the battery cable retainers to the engine frame.




3. Install the battery (positive) cable to the starter motor BAT terminal.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

4. Install the starter solenoid BAT terminal nut.

Tighten
Tighten the starter solenoid BAT terminal nut to 10 N.m (84 lb in).

5. Lower the vehicle.




6. Install the battery (positive) cable junction block lead nut and battery (positive) cable to the underhood accessory wiring junction block.

Tighten
Tighten the battery (positive) cable junction block lead nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
7. Install the remote positive stud cover.




8. Install the battery (positive) cable to the battery.

Tighten
Tighten the battery (positive) cable terminal bolt to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

9. Connect the battery ground (negative) cable to the battery.