Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Battery Positive Cable Replacement (Front )




Battery Positive Cable Replacement (Front - V6)

Removal Procedure

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

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the front air deflector. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement (Service and Repair).




3. Detach the battery post cover (3).
4. Press the retaining clip (1) to remove battery post protective cover (4).
5. Remove the battery post retaining bolt (2).




6. Remove the front battery positive cable from battery post (2).
7. Remove the front battery positive cable to underhood body electrical centre retaining bolt (1).
8. Remove the front battery positive cable to alternator retaining nut (4).
9. Remove the front battery positive cable to chassis retaining clips (3).
10. Remove the front battery positive cable (5) from the engine compartment.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the front battery positive cable (5) to the engine compartment.
2. Install the front battery positive cable to chassis retaining clips (3).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

3. Install the front battery positive cable to battery post (2) and tighten to 15 Nm ( 11 lb ft).
4. Install the battery positive cable to underhood body electrical centre retaining nut (1) and tighten to 10 Nm( 89 lb in.
5. Install the battery positive cable to alternator battery output terminal, install the retaining nut (4) and tighten to 13 Nm ( 115 lb in).




6. Install the battery post protective cover (4).
7. Attach the battery post cover (3).
8. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair).
9. Install the front air deflector. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement (Service and Repair).