Positive: Service and Repair

BATTERY POSITIVE CABLE REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

IMPORTANT:
- Always use replacement cables that are of the same type, diameter and length of the cables that you are replacing.
- Always route the replacement cable the same way as the original cable.

1. Remove the interior trim moldings.
2. Position the passenger seat rearward to gain access to the underside of the instrument panel.
3. Disconnect the battery negative cable.




4. Disconnect the battery positive cable (1) from the battery.




5. Remove the nut (1) securing the battery positive cable to the rear fuse block.
6. Remove the right closeout insulator panel.




7. Remove the battery cable retainers (2) from the rocker panel area.




8. Remove the remote positive terminal nut (1) and disconnect the battery positive cable from the underhood fuse block (2).
9. Remove the surge tank.




10. Disconnect the battery cable retainer from the body side rail.
11. Remove the blower motor to gain access to the battery cable grommet.




12. Unseat the battery cable grommet (2) from the cowl panel (3).
13. Carefully remove the battery cable (1) from the vehicle by pulling the cable through the cowl panel (3) and out of the vehicle.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Slide the battery cable (1) through the opening in the cowl panel (3).

IMPORTANT: Protect the battery cable with tape prior to inserting through the cowl to prevent cutting of the insulation while installing the cable.

2. Seat the cable grommet (2) by pressing the grommet into the cowl toward the engine compartment.
3. Install the blower motor.




4. Install the battery cable retainer to the body side rail.
5. Install the surge tank.




6. Connect the battery positive cable to the underhood fuse block (2).

- LX5
Tighten
Tighten the battery positive cable to remote positive terminal nut to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

- L47
Tighten
Tighten the battery positive cable to remote positive terminal nut to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.




7. Route the battery cable (1) along the rocker panel and install the cable retainers (2).
8. Install the right closeout insulator panel.




9. Connect the battery positive cable to the rear fuse block.

Tighten
Tighten the battery positive cable to rear fuse block nut (1) to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).




10. Connect the battery positive cable (1) to the battery.

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

11. Connect the battery negative cable.
12. Install the interior trim moldings.