Battery Negative Cable Replacement

Battery Negative Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the cargo area centre carpet. Refer to Rear Compartment Floor Panel Carpet Replacement (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the left-hand cargo area carpet side. Refer to Rear Compartment Side Trim Panel Replacement (Service and Repair).




Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning (Battery Disconnect Warning).


Note: Clean any existing corrosion from the battery terminal and the battery cable end.

3. Remove the battery negative cable to battery terminal retaining nut (1) from the battery terminal.
4. Remove the battery negative cable (1) from the battery terminal.




5. Remove the negative battery cable to chassis retaining bolt (1).
6. Remove the negative battery cable from the vehicle (2).

Installation Procedure





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

1. Install the negative battery cable to chassis retain bolt (1) and tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb ft).




Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning (Battery Disconnect Warning).


Note: Clean any existing corrosion from the battery terminal and the battery cable end.

2. Install the negative battery cable to the battery terminal.
3. Install the negative battery cable nut (1) to negative battery terminal and tighten to 17 Nm (13 lb ft).
4. Install the left-hand cargo area carpet side. Refer to Rear Compartment Side Trim Panel Replacement (Service and Repair).
5. Install the cargo area center carpet. Refer to Rear Compartment Floor Panel Carpet Replacement (Service and Repair).